Monday on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) saw investors rolling up their sleeves and getting back into the game, as the market opened the week with modest but cheerful gains.
The GSE Composite Index edged up 3.52 points to 8,759.11, while the Financial Stocks Index added 4.65 points, closing at 4,647.23. For a market that has been on a tear this year, these small gains were enough to keep spirits high. Year-to-date, the GSE-CI has jumped 79.18%, while financial stocks have soared nearly 95.20%, leaving early investors grinning.
Trading on Monday was lively, with 35.3 million shares changing hands, valued at GH¢143.66 million. The total market capitalization stood at GH¢171.87 billion, a reminder of just how much Ghanaian investors are betting on their companies.
Among the day’s highlights, GCB Bank PLC nudged up slightly, trading 2,042 shares at GH¢20.01, while Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC saw 23,000 shares move at GH¢1.30, up GH¢0.05. Meanwhile, NewGold, Ghana’s gold-backed fund, dropped GH¢9.07 to close at GH¢470.00, as some investors decided it was a good day to take profits after a strong year-long run.
Monday’s session was a mix of careful optimism and excitement. Financial stocks held steady, while gold-backed investments reminded traders that the market has its surprises.
With the year winding down, investors are not just watching numbers; they’re watching opportunity, momentum, and what 2025 leaves behind for 2026.
