The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) kicked off the new week with steady gains as investors showed renewed confidence in the market. The main index, known as the GSE Composite Index, rose by 25.53 points to close at 7,411.94 on Monday, building on a strong performance this year that has seen the market grow by more than 51.6% since January.
Trading was lively, with more than 7.8 million shares changing hands across various companies, totaling close to GH¢30 million in value. This level of activity highlights the market’s appeal to investors, who remain optimistic about Ghana’s economic prospects.
The sector tracking financial companies, called the Financial Stocks Index, also performed well, climbing by 5.91 points to finish at 3,414.69. Since the start of 2025, this segment has surged over 43%, reflecting strong interest in banks and related businesses.
Among the top movers, Ecobank Ghana’s shares gained 10 pesewas, closing at GH¢8.91, showing steady demand for the banking stock. Scancom PLC, the company behind MTN Ghana, was the most heavily traded stock, with over 7.4 million shares bought and sold, worth more than GH¢29 million. Its share price inched up by 2 pesewas to GH¢3.95. Trust Bank Gambia also posted gains, finishing at GH¢1.10, up 10 pesewas.
However, not all stocks followed the upward trend. NewGold, a popular gold-backed security, slipped by GH¢3.57 to close at GH¢404.42 despite lower trading volumes.
At the close of Monday’s session, the total value of all companies listed on the exchange, known as the market capitalization, stood at about GH¢151 billion. This figure represents the combined worth of the market and underscores its growing significance as an investment avenue for both individuals and institutions.
Monday’s trading session highlights sustained investor appetite, particularly for shares in the financial and telecommunications sectors, setting a positive tone as the week unfolds.
