Trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) picked up pace this week, with the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) rising 20.98 points to close at 4,562.67 on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The broader GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) also gained 28.75 points, reaching 8,706.79, lifting market capitalization to GH¢168.52 billion, a reflection of steady investor confidence.
The week opened on Monday with modest activity, as 1.34 million shares were exchanged at a total value of GH¢4.91 million. The GSE-CI closed at 8,678.04 points, while the FSI stood at 4,541.69 points, setting the stage for a busier second session.
Trading momentum carried into Tuesday, with activity surging to 4.62 million shares valued at GH¢19.58 million. Both indices climbed higher, highlighting renewed interest in financial and blue-chip stocks and signaling that investors were actively positioning for potential year-end opportunities.
Several stocks stood out during the two-day period. Benso Palm Plantation PLC (BOPP) recorded the largest gain, climbing GH¢4.82 to close at GH¢55.82, matching its year-to-date high. Access Bank Ghana PLC (ACCESS) rose GH¢0.12 to GH¢16.20, while Cal Bank PLC (CAL) added GH¢0.04 to end at GH¢0.54. Enterprise Group PLC (EGL) and Ghana Oil Company PLC (GOIL) posted modest gains of GH¢0.01 each, finishing at GH¢3.46 and GH¢2.91 respectively.
TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC (TOTAL), however, saw a slight dip, losing GH¢0.02 to close at GH¢40.35, despite active trading of over 3,200 shares. The mix of upward moves and selective corrections reflected a market balancing optimism with caution as the week progressed.
Financial stocks remained the heartbeat of the market. The FSI’s gains over Monday and Tuesday illustrate strong investor appetite for banking and financial services, which have consistently driven the market’s impressive year-to-date performance. So far in 2025, the GSE-CI has surged 78.11%, while the financial index has soared 91.65%, reinforcing the sector’s dominance and resilience.
Market capitalization trends mirrored this bullish sentiment, climbing from GH¢168.16 billion on Monday to GH¢168.52 billion by Tuesday. The surge in trading volume, especially on Tuesday, highlighted liquidity across both large-cap and mid-cap stocks, showing that investors were actively hunting for opportunities.
The early part of the week on the GSE painted a picture of a lively, vibrant market. Strong gains in financial stocks, selective movements in other key companies, and active trading combined to create an engaging start to the week.
