The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) witnessed a surge in trading activity on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, nearly doubling the previous day’s volume. Investors showed strong interest across multiple stocks, pushing market capitalization to GH¢127.4 billion and lifting the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) to 5,622.92 points.
A total of 2,059,378 shares were traded, a sharp increase from Monday’s 1,036,793 shares. The most actively traded stock was MTN Ghana (MTNGH), with over 1.4 million shares changing hands, despite a slight dip in its share price to GH¢2.89. CAL Bank (CAL) also saw significant movement, with 416,333 shares traded, closing at GH¢0.56.
Meanwhile, NewGold (GLD), the gold-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) recorded GH¢752,282 in total trade value, gaining GH¢0.91 to close at GH¢438.90 per share.
The day’s biggest gainers included Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), which edged up by GH¢0.02 to settle at GH¢0.72, while SIC Insurance (SIC) climbed GH¢0.03 to GH¢0.34. CAL Bank (CAL) rounded off the winners, adding GH¢0.05 to reach GH¢0.56.
On the losing side, MTN Ghana (MTNGH) was the only major stock to decline, shedding GH¢0.01 to close at GH¢2.89.
Financial stocks performed well overall, helping the Financial Stock Index rise to 2,809.97 points. With this level of momentum, all eyes are on the GSE to see if the rally continues as the month draws to a close.
Key Highlights:
- GSE trading volume nearly doubled to over 2 million shares.
- NewGold (GLD) gained GH¢0.91 to close at GH¢438.90.
- ETI, SIC, and CAL Bank recorded price gains.
- MTN Ghana (MTNGH) dipped slightly but remained the most traded stock.
- Financial Stock Index climbed to 2,809.97 points.
