Ghana Stock Exchange Starts the Week Undramatically
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) experienced a subdued start to the trading week on Monday, September 1, 2025, with both of its primary benchmark indices remaining unchanged. Despite this overall quiet performance, GLD bucked the trend, recording a modest increase in its share price.
Key Market Indicators and Activity
The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) concluded the day at 7,330.37 points, maintaining its impressive year-to-date (YTD) return of 49.95%. Similarly, the GSE Financial Stock Index (GSE-FSI) held steady at 3,411.96 points, reflecting a YTD return of 43.31%. Total market capitalization at the close of trading stood at GH¢1.49 billion. While the indices remained flat, market activity saw a slight uptick compared to the previous session. A total of 547,175 shares were traded, representing a 4.02% increase in volume, with a total value of GH¢8,967,696.66. GLD was the lone stock to post gains, increasing by GH¢5.45 to close at GH¢402.15. MTN Ghana (MTNGH) dominated trading activity, accounting for 306,549 shares valued at GH¢1,185,521.23. Other actively traded stocks included SIC and CA.
In conclusion, while the GSE indices showed no movement at the start of the week, increased trading volume and GLD’s positive performance hint at underlying activity within the market. Investors will be watching closely to see if this momentum continues throughout the rest of the week.
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