Ghana Stock Exchange rises by GH¢ 228.87 million
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has seen a positive trading session. The benchmark GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) advanced by 16.64 points to close at 6,154.92 points, reflecting a Year-To-Date (YTD) return of 25.91%.
The Financial Stock Index (GSE-FSI) also surged by 23.36 points to 3,029.04 points, with a YTD return of 27.23%.
Market capitalisation increased by GHS228.87 million, pushing the total market value to GH¢136.20 billion.
Trading activity has also been robust, with the volume of shares rising to 42.36% (748,650) shares, generating a total turnover of GH¢47,272,505.06.
Top gainers and traded equities
GLD led the gainers’ chart, appreciating by GH¢7.72 to close at GH¢452.22.
Among the top five most traded equities, MTN Ghana (MTNGH) dominated with 276,662 shares, exchanged at a total value of GH¢877,018.54.
Other stocks in the top five by trade volume included CAL Bank (CAL), GLD, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), and Enterprise Group Limited (EGL) in that order
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