GSE-Composite Index up 57.38 points
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) closed the trading session with an improved performance, as the GSE-Composite Index gained 57.38 points, closing at 2,411.40, bringing its year-to-date (YTD) return to -1.33%.
Meanwhile, the GSE Financial Stocks Index remained steady, closing at 2,036.05 points, with a YTD return of -0.81%.
In terms of individual stock performance, Scancom PLC (MTN) closed higher, gaining GH¢0.05, and trading at GH¢0.87 per share.
On the other hand, Unilever Ghana PLC (UNIL) lost GH¢0.25, closing at GH¢2.25 per share. Market Capitalization for the day increased by 0.97% to GH¢64.32 billion.
GAINER AND DECLINER
| Ticker | Close Price (GH¢) | Open Price (GH¢) | Change (GH¢) | YTD Change |
| MTN | 0.87 | 0.82 | 0.05 | -1.14% |
| UNIL | 2.25 | 2.50 | -0.25 | -42.01% |
The total volume traded was down 20.99% from 50,048 shares to 39,544 shares, across 18 tickers. The total value traded also decreased by 60.86%, totaling GH¢24,384.11.
Scancom PLC (MTNGH) emerged as the most traded stock of the day, accounting for 70.29% of the total value traded.
In conclusion, despite the decline in total volume and value traded, the GSE saw improved performance with an upward trend in the composite index and market capitalization.
TOP TRADED EQUITIES
| Ticker | Volume | Value (GH¢) |
| MTNGH | 19,702 | 17,140.59 |
| ETI | 10,032 | 1,504.80 |
| CLYD | 3,538 | 106.14 |
| PBC | 3,000 | 60.00 |
| UNIL | 1,389 | 3,128.75 |
