GSE: Benchmark index records no changes despite price gain in NewGold

The Ghana Stock Exchange’s Composite Index (GSE-CI) did not record any change as it closed at 2,461.71 points representing a  YTD return of -11.75%.

The GSE Financial Stock Index (GSE-FSI)  also maintained its level to close at 2,070.46 points, translating  into a YTD return of-3.78%.

NewGold (GLD) ended today’s trading session as the sole gainer as it moved up by GH¢0.90 to close at GH¢181.00.

GAINER

Ticker Close Price  (GH¢)Open Price  (GH¢)Change (GH¢)YTD  Change
GLD 181.00 180.10 0.90 66.67%

Market capitalization for the day [Wednesday] settled at GH¢64.46 billion. 

A total of 212,258 shares were traded across nineteen (14) counters. These trades cumulated in a turnover of  GH¢2,128,776.71.

Scancom PLC. (MTNGH) emerged as the most  traded stock at the close of trading and accounted for 48.41% of  the total volume traded whilst NewGold (GLD) accounted for  93.10% of the total value traded.

TOP TRADED EQUITIES 

Ticker Volume Value (GH¢)
MTNGH 152,429 134,137.52
ETI 38,079 5,711.85
GLD 10,950 1,981,950.00
SIC 4,989 1,596.48
SCB PREF 2,549 2,294.10

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