Local bourse index closes 48.92 points higher, posts 13.51% YTD returns on equity prices

The benchmark index of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSEComposite Index) gained 48.92 points to close at 3,504.25 points and posting a YTD return of 13.51% on prices of listed equities.

For the GSE Financial Stocks Index, the key index closed unchanged at 2,044.36 points, bringing its YTD return to 7.51%.

MTNGH counter closed at GH¢1.64 (GH¢1.60 previous). The counter recorded a turnover of GH¢ 35,076.20 from 21,385 shares traded.

BOPP counter closed at GH¢ 21.60 (GH¢ 21.53 previous). The counter recorded a turnover of GH¢ 54,000.00 from 2,500 shares traded.

Market capitalization of the local bourse increased by GH¢531.89million to GH¢78.86 billion.

Monday’s trading session recorded a total turnover of GH¢94,514.46 (down 97.72%) from the exchange of nine (9) different counters.

There were outstanding offers for ACCESS, GOIL, FML and EGL at GH¢4.80, GH¢1.50, GH¢3.20 and GH¢2.39 respectively.

Source: Norvanreports