Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) surged on Thursday, with value traded reaching GH¢218.5 million, the highest for the week, and volume climbing to nearly 40 million shares. This marked a sharp rebound from midweek activity, underscoring Thursday as the standout day.
The week began on Monday with strong trading of GH¢43.9 million, but activity slowed on Tuesday and Wednesday, with values of GH¢26.9 million and GH¢24.2 million respectively. Thursday’s spike represents a nearly 400% increase in value traded compared to Monday, highlighting extraordinary investor engagement at week’s close.
The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) rose to 11,384.70 points, while the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) added 174.61 points to close at 6,326.64, contributing to a market capitalization of GH¢211.7 billion. The rebound reflects both a surge in share volumes and increased appetite for equities across sectors, making Thursday the most active and high-value day of the week.
Year-to-date, the GSE continues to show strong performance, with +29.8% gains for the GSE-CI and +36.1% for financial stocks, signaling continued resilience in the local equity market.
