NGX Daily Market Summary – Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed on a slightly positive note as the All-Share Index (ASI) edged higher by 0.23% to settle at 141,439.77 points. This keeps the year-to-date return strong at 37.39%.
But beneath the index gain, market breadth was negative: there were 36 decliners against 29 advancers, putting breadth at 0.81x — a sign of weakness despite the green close.
Trading Activity
Trading was very active. Total volume rose slightly to 578.08 million shares, while the value of trades jumped nearly 27% to ₦12.02 billion. This surge suggests strong institutional participation, particularly in large-cap stocks.
Top Market Movers
• NCR (Nigeria) Plc was the day’s top gainer, soaring +10.00% to ₦11.55. Momentum indicators (RSI at 98.7, positive MACD) show strong buying pressure, though the extreme overbought level signals risk of a retracement.
• Berger Paints Plc rallied +9.06%, breaking above both its 15-day and 50-day moving averages with healthy volume — a bullish technical signal.
• Beta Glass Plc climbed +8.16%, extending a parabolic run. However, with RSI near the upper limit, the stock may be nearing exhaustion.
• Cadbury Nigeria Plc gained +8.04%, helped by a 15DMA crossover which points to possible further upside.
• Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc (SOVRENINS) also advanced +7.55%, featuring on both the daily gainers and year-to-date outperformers list.
On the downside,
• SFS REIT suffered the biggest single-day plunge, dropping -9.99% in what looked like a high-beta correction.
• Vetiva Industrial ETF (VETINDETF) and Legend Internet Plc (LEGENDINT) both tumbled -10.00%, showing signs of heavy rotation out of ETFs and speculative names.
• Vetiva Griffin 30 ETF (VETGRIF30) shed -9.43%.
• Secure Electronic Technology Plc (NSLTECH) fell -9.26%, coupled with unusually high trading volume — possibly forced selling or a block exit.
• Cutix Plc also sank -8.97%, confirming bearish momentum after breaking below its 15DMA.
Key Market Insights
• Turnover Surge: With trading value up 26.92%, institutional investors are clearly active — likely rotating out of mid/small caps and into selected large-cap plays.
• Mixed Breadth: Although the ASI rose, the higher number of losers suggests hidden selling pressure that could weigh on near-term momentum.
• Unusual Volume Alerts:
• Austin Laz saw volumes spike +1,294% above its 90-day average — a speculative inflow into a microcap, but with liquidity risk.
• Veritas Kapital (VERITASKAP) traded at +177% above average volume, confirming momentum and strengthening its case as a trend continuation stock.
• NSLTECH volumes were +270% above average, but with a steep price drop — strong indication of large sellers offloading.
Bullish Momentum (Stocks trading above 15DMA):
• Berger, Cadbury, Oando, FCMB, GTCO, Fidelity Bank, UBA, AccessCorp all showed bullish crossovers. Many also appeared on institutional Top Trades lists — confirming strong demand.
• NCR and Beta Glass, though bullish, are in extremely overbought territory (RSI above 98), suggesting risk of sharp pullbacks.
Bearish Momentum (Stocks trading below 15DMA):
• Cutix, NSLTECH, Vetiva ETFs, Legend Internet, Japaul Gold, and Ecobank (ETI) all closed below their 15DMA, with sustained selling pressure.
• ETI, already a YTD laggard, continues to face negative sentiment and may slide further.
Institutional vs Retail Flows
Institutions dominated today’s session:
• They accounted for over 62% of traded volume and a commanding 83.8% of value, showing that “big money” drove market direction.
• Zenith Bank alone captured 20% of institutional trade value (₦520m of ₦2.58b in top-5 trades), signaling strong conviction.
• Banking giants GTCO, UBA, AccessCorp, and MTNN also appeared on both institutional and retail most-traded lists, serving as liquidity hubs for the day.
Retail traders were active too but concentrated on smaller stocks like AIICO, while institutions focused on block trades in banking blue-chips.
Edge Insights
• Insurance sector remains hot: names like Veritas Kapital, Sovereign Trust, WAPIC, and Regalins are showing strong YTD gains, unusual volumes, and momentum.
• ETFs under pressure: heavy losses across Vetiva ETFs and LotusHalal ETF suggest systematic portfolio rebalancing.
• Overbought warnings: NCR and Beta Glass are both at RSI >98, a rare condition usually followed by pullbacks.
• Defensive plays: UBA, Fidelity Bank, and Sovereign Trust combine high dividend yields with bullish momentum — attractive for both income and growth investors.
⚖️ Final Take for Traders & Investors
• Momentum traders should ride bullish names like GTCO, Berger, UBA, and AccessCorp — but with tight trailing stops.
• Watch for possible reversals in oversold, high-volume losers like NSLTECH and Cutix, though risks remain high.
• Defensive investors may find value in high-yield, bullish momentum stocks such as UBA, Fidelity, and SOVRENINS.
• Institutions continue to lead the market; retail traders should watch for alignment with institutional flows to avoid being caught on the wrong side.
In short: The index is rising, but cracks are forming underneath. Big caps remain strong, insurance stocks are shining, ETFs are bleeding, and retail is chasing momentum. Caution + selectivity = survival.
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed on a slightly positive note as the All-Share Index (ASI) edged higher by 0.23% to settle at 141,439.77 points. This keeps the year-to-date return strong at 37.39%.
But beneath the index gain, market breadth was negative: there were 36 decliners against 29 advancers, putting breadth at 0.81x — a sign of weakness despite the green close.
Trading Activity
Trading was very active. Total volume rose slightly to 578.08 million shares, while the value of trades jumped nearly 27% to ₦12.02 billion. This surge suggests strong institutional participation, particularly in large-cap stocks.
Top Market Movers
• NCR (Nigeria) Plc was the day’s top gainer, soaring +10.00% to ₦11.55. Momentum indicators (RSI at 98.7, positive MACD) show strong buying pressure, though the extreme overbought level signals risk of a retracement.
• Berger Paints Plc rallied +9.06%, breaking above both its 15-day and 50-day moving averages with healthy volume — a bullish technical signal.
• Beta Glass Plc climbed +8.16%, extending a parabolic run. However, with RSI near the upper limit, the stock may be nearing exhaustion.
• Cadbury Nigeria Plc gained +8.04%, helped by a 15DMA crossover which points to possible further upside.
• Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc (SOVRENINS) also advanced +7.55%, featuring on both the daily gainers and year-to-date outperformers list.
On the downside,
• SFS REIT suffered the biggest single-day plunge, dropping -9.99% in what looked like a high-beta correction.
• Vetiva Industrial ETF (VETINDETF) and Legend Internet Plc (LEGENDINT) both tumbled -10.00%, showing signs of heavy rotation out of ETFs and speculative names.
• Vetiva Griffin 30 ETF (VETGRIF30) shed -9.43%.
• Secure Electronic Technology Plc (NSLTECH) fell -9.26%, coupled with unusually high trading volume — possibly forced selling or a block exit.
• Cutix Plc also sank -8.97%, confirming bearish momentum after breaking below its 15DMA.
Key Market Insights
• Turnover Surge: With trading value up 26.92%, institutional investors are clearly active — likely rotating out of mid/small caps and into selected large-cap plays.
• Mixed Breadth: Although the ASI rose, the higher number of losers suggests hidden selling pressure that could weigh on near-term momentum.
• Unusual Volume Alerts:
• Austin Laz saw volumes spike +1,294% above its 90-day average — a speculative inflow into a microcap, but with liquidity risk.
• Veritas Kapital (VERITASKAP) traded at +177% above average volume, confirming momentum and strengthening its case as a trend continuation stock.
• NSLTECH volumes were +270% above average, but with a steep price drop — strong indication of large sellers offloading.
Bullish Momentum (Stocks trading above 15DMA):
• Berger, Cadbury, Oando, FCMB, GTCO, Fidelity Bank, UBA, AccessCorp all showed bullish crossovers. Many also appeared on institutional Top Trades lists — confirming strong demand.
• NCR and Beta Glass, though bullish, are in extremely overbought territory (RSI above 98), suggesting risk of sharp pullbacks.
Bearish Momentum (Stocks trading below 15DMA):
• Cutix, NSLTECH, Vetiva ETFs, Legend Internet, Japaul Gold, and Ecobank (ETI) all closed below their 15DMA, with sustained selling pressure.
• ETI, already a YTD laggard, continues to face negative sentiment and may slide further.
Institutional vs Retail Flows
Institutions dominated today’s session:
• They accounted for over 62% of traded volume and a commanding 83.8% of value, showing that “big money” drove market direction.
• Zenith Bank alone captured 20% of institutional trade value (₦520m of ₦2.58b in top-5 trades), signaling strong conviction.
• Banking giants GTCO, UBA, AccessCorp, and MTNN also appeared on both institutional and retail most-traded lists, serving as liquidity hubs for the day.
Retail traders were active too but concentrated on smaller stocks like AIICO, while institutions focused on block trades in banking blue-chips.
Edge Insights
• Insurance sector remains hot: names like Veritas Kapital, Sovereign Trust, WAPIC, and Regalins are showing strong YTD gains, unusual volumes, and momentum.
• ETFs under pressure: heavy losses across Vetiva ETFs and LotusHalal ETF suggest systematic portfolio rebalancing.
• Overbought warnings: NCR and Beta Glass are both at RSI >98, a rare condition usually followed by pullbacks.
• Defensive plays: UBA, Fidelity Bank, and Sovereign Trust combine high dividend yields with bullish momentum — attractive for both income and growth investors.
⚖️ Final Take for Traders & Investors
• Momentum traders should ride bullish names like GTCO, Berger, UBA, and AccessCorp — but with tight trailing stops.
• Watch for possible reversals in oversold, high-volume losers like NSLTECH and Cutix, though risks remain high.
• Defensive investors may find value in high-yield, bullish momentum stocks such as UBA, Fidelity, and SOVRENINS.
• Institutions continue to lead the market; retail traders should watch for alignment with institutional flows to avoid being caught on the wrong side.
In short: The index is rising, but cracks are forming underneath. Big caps remain strong, insurance stocks are shining, ETFs are bleeding, and retail is chasing momentum. Caution + selectivity = survival.