Ghana Stock Exchange trading volume surges 61.30% in February 2025

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) February 2025 Market Activities report recorded a sharp increase in trading in the month of February, with total equity volume traded reaching 23.28 million shares, while trade value surged to GH¢162.64 million.

This represents a 61.30% increase in volume and an 826.40% jump in value, compared to the same period in 2024.

The year-to-date trading volume stood at 39.39 million shares, reflecting a 13.40% decline, compared to the previous year.

However, total market turnover soared by 416.81% to GH¢271.24 million, highlighting increased investor participation in higher-value stocks.

The GSE Composite Index extended its positive run, posting a 15.78% year-to-date return, while the Financial Stock Index advanced 18.21% over the same period.

Market Performance and Top Gainers

Trading activity intensified in February, with the number of transactions rising by 343.16% year-on-year.

Key gainers for the month included:

1. Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI): +80.00%

2. CAL Bank (CAL): +43.90%

3. SIC Insurance (SIC): +37.04%

4. Access Bank Ghana (ACCESS): +19.23%

5. TOTAL Petroleum Ghana (TOTAL): +12.04%

6. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (SCB): +8.74%

7. MTN Ghana (MTNGH): +5.82%

Other gainers included BOPP (+4.16%), GCB (+1.56%), GLD (+0.86%), GOIL (+0.63%), and Guinness Ghana Breweries (GGBL) (+0.36%).

On the losing end, Ecobank Ghana (EGH) was the sole decliner, posting a 5.30% drop for the month.

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