The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued the week on a quieter note, with the benchmark indices showing mixed movements and trading volumes concentrated in a few key stocks.
The GSE Composite Index dipped by 8.6 points to close at 6,699.04 on Monday, down from 6,707.64 last Friday. In contrast, the GSE Financial Stocks Index posted a modest gain of 2.9 points, finishing at 3,171.38.
Despite Monday’s slight drop, the year-to-date performance remains strong, with the composite index up 37.04% and the financial index advancing 33.21%.
| GSE STOCK INDICES | Previous (16/05/2025) | Current (19/05/2025) | Change | Change Year-to-Date (Jan 01 – May 19, 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) | 6,707.64 | 6,699.04 | -8.6 points | 37.04% |
| GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) | 3,168.48 | 3,171.38 | +2.9 points | 33.21% |
Market activity totaled 796,695 shares, valued at GH¢2.63 million, with a market capitalization of GH¢143.61 billion.
Enterprise Gains, MTN Slips
Enterprise Group PLC (EGL) was the session’s top gainer, adding GH¢0.15 to close at GH¢2.85. The stock recorded a volume of 25,876 shares, valued at over GH¢73,700.
On the flip side, Scancom PLC (MTNGH) edged down by GH¢0.01 to GH¢3.53, despite leading trading volumes with 696,455 shares, worth approximately GH¢2.46 million.
High Volumes, No Change
Other active counters included Ecobank Transnational Inc. (ETI) and Cal Bank PLC (CAL), both of which closed flat. ETI traded 39,480 shares at GH¢0.90, while CAL saw 33,560 shares exchanged at GH¢0.64.
Although price movements were limited, trading activity suggests continued investor interest in banking and telecom stocks.
