The Ghana Stock Exchange’s Composite Index (GSE-CI) is showing renewed strength as it continues its climb in August, closing Wednesday, August 6, at 7,162.20 points. The benchmark index has now returned 46.51% since the start of 2025, marking a standout performance in what has become a broader market rally.
This week alone, the Composite Index has gained over 156 points, rising from 7,005.69 on Monday to 7,162.20 by midweek, despite trading volumes easing over the same period. On Monday, the market recorded 5.45 million shares traded at a value of GH¢19.07 million. By Wednesday, activity had slowed to 581,013 shares, worth GH¢1.68 million.
Still, the declining volumes haven’t slowed market momentum. Investors appear to be holding positions and backing price gains, particularly in non-financial counters, which have helped push the index higher.
Meanwhile, the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) has struggled to keep pace, dipping slightly on Wednesday to 3,408.78 points, and reducing its week-to-date performance. Its year-to-date gain now stands at 43.18%, a narrowing gap behind the Composite Index that suggests investors are diversifying beyond banks and insurers.
Alongside index growth, the exchange’s market capitalization has steadily increased, rising from GH¢146.27 billion on Monday to GH¢147.91 billion by Wednesday. The nearly GH¢1.64 billion gain in market value underscores positive price movements and rising investor confidence.
