The Ghana Stock Exchange closed the week on a high note, ending Friday, April 11, 2025, with significant gains in both trading volumes and market indices.
The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) added 1.33 points to close at 6,100.93, while the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) climbed 1.87 points to settle at 3,062.66. These movements pushed the year-to-date growth to 24.80% for the GSE-CI and 28.64% for the financial stocks index, an indication of strong investor appetite, particularly in the financial sector.
Friday Drives Weekly Momentum
Friday was the most active trading day of the week. The market recorded 1,136,677 shares traded, with a total transaction value of GH¢11.81 million, more than three times higher than the next busiest session. The GSE-CI closed slightly higher at 6,100.93, and market capitalization peaked at GH¢135,626.56 million.
Wednesday Slows, But Value Holds
In contrast, Wednesday recorded the lowest trading volume of the week with just 114,794 shares. However, the value of transactions still reached GH¢2.83 million, suggesting a few high-value deals despite the slowdown in activity. The index dipped to 6,099.60 but held relatively steady.
Mixed Trends Through the Week
The market began the week with a strong start on Monday, trading over 850,000 shares at a value of GH¢4.44 million. The index stood at 6,100.08. On Tuesday, the index inched up to 6,101.34 despite lower volumes, reflecting resilience in the broader market.
Thursday saw a slight recovery in trading volume (670,196 shares), with a total value of GH¢3.08 million. The index remained flat at 6,099.60 before Friday’s pickup.
Market Cap Trends Upward
Across the week, market capitalization showed steady growth, rising from GH¢135,523.37 million on Monday to GH¢135,626.56 million by Friday. This gradual increase aligned with overall index performance and rising investor confidence.
