Debt Market Sees Strong Start to 2025 With Trading Volume Up 13.74%
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has reported a robust performance in its debt market for January 2025, with total trading volume reaching GHS 16.89 billion.
This marks a 13.74% increase compared to the GHS 14.86 billion recorded in the same period last year.
Trading activity also saw an uptick, with 50,058 transactions executed during the month, reflecting a 14.33% year-on-year growth.
Market Composition
Treasury bills remained the dominant asset class, accounting for 67.33% of the total volume traded.
Government bonds contributed 31.17% to the market whereas Corporate bonds made up the remaining 1.50%, indicating limited but consistent participation from private issuers.
The sustained increase in debt market activity underscores investor confidence in Ghana’s fixed-income securities, particularly in government-backed instruments.
The strong performance suggests a stable demand for Treasury bills and bonds, reflecting market appetite for secure investment options amid prevailing macroeconomic conditions.
