The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) ended last week on a cheerful note, giving investors plenty to smile about. By Friday, the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI), a number that shows the overall health of the stock market, had climbed to 8,411.88 points, up more than 215 points from the previous Thursday.
The market capitalization, which is the total value of all listed companies on the exchange, rose to GH¢165.5 billion, nearly GH¢3 billion higher than the week before. Think of it as the combined “price tag” of all the businesses listed on the GSE getting fatter in a week, proof that more money is flowing into the market and that investors are generally optimistic.
Trading activity, the lifeblood of the market, saw some ups and downs during the week. On Monday, 1,277,939 shares were traded, worth GH¢3.92 million, keeping the market lively. Tuesday was similar, with 1,297,447 shares changing hands, valued at GH¢3.27 million.
By Wednesday, activity slowed, as only 435,139 shares worth GH¢2.09 million were traded, and Thursday saw the lowest point of the week with 259,113 shares valued at GH¢1.12 million. But by Friday, confidence returned: 421,111 shares traded for GH¢1.41 million, pushing the market higher as investors rushed back in.
Looking closer, financial stocks, which include banks and insurance companies, rose modestly to 4,204.23 points on the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI). While they gained steadily, the broader market rally was fueled mainly by other sectors, such as manufacturing and consumer goods, showing that the week’s growth was shared across industries.
Even more encouraging is the bigger picture: since January 2025, the GSE-CI has jumped 72%, and the GSE-FSI has soared 76.6%.
Overall, the market has been rewarding those who have put their money to work in Ghana’s economy. While individual days may bring dips and slow trading, the trend shows growing confidence and interest in the stock market.
