NGX Trading Summary for Thursday, February 13, 2025
At the close of today’s trading session on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), a total of 427.08 million shares were traded across 16,342 deals, amounting to a market value of ₦9.20 billion.
Comparison with the Previous Trading Day
Compared to the session on Wednesday, February 12, 2025:
• Trading volume declined by 8%
• Turnover (value of traded shares) dropped by 10%
• Number of deals increased by 5%
The current market capitalization of the Nigerian Stock Exchange now stands at ₦68.1 trillion.
Market Performance
A total of 124 stocks were actively traded today, with the market closing with:
• 35 gainers
• 25 losers
• 64 stocks remaining unchanged
Top Gainers
The leading stock in today’s gainers’ list was Dangote Cement, which surged 10% to close at ₦474.10 per share. Other top gainers included:
• Sunu Assurances Nigeria (+10%)
• Regency Alliance Insurance (+10%)
• Haldane McCall (+9.98%)
Top Losers
On the losing side, Golden Guinea Breweries recorded the biggest decline, dropping 9.91% to close at ₦7.09 per share. Other significant losers included:
• Linkage Assurance (-6.76%)
• Eterna (-6.57%)
• Computer Warehouse Group (-6.36%)
Most Traded Stocks by Volume
The most actively traded stocks in terms of volume were:
1. Universal Insurance Company – 23.2 million shares
2. Wema Bank – 22.7 million shares
3. Sterling Bank – 21.9 million shares
4. Aiico Insurance – 19.9 million shares
Market Outlook
Despite the decline in overall trading volume and value, the slight increase in the number of deals suggests continued investor activity. The strong performance of Dangote Cement and other gainers indicates resilience in certain sectors, while the losses in Golden Guinea Breweries and others highlight volatility in specific stocks. Investors will be watching market trends closely in the coming days to assess momentum and potential opportunities.
At the close of today’s trading session on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), a total of 427.08 million shares were traded across 16,342 deals, amounting to a market value of ₦9.20 billion.
Comparison with the Previous Trading Day
Compared to the session on Wednesday, February 12, 2025:
• Trading volume declined by 8%
• Turnover (value of traded shares) dropped by 10%
• Number of deals increased by 5%
The current market capitalization of the Nigerian Stock Exchange now stands at ₦68.1 trillion.
Market Performance
A total of 124 stocks were actively traded today, with the market closing with:
• 35 gainers
• 25 losers
• 64 stocks remaining unchanged
Top Gainers
The leading stock in today’s gainers’ list was Dangote Cement, which surged 10% to close at ₦474.10 per share. Other top gainers included:
• Sunu Assurances Nigeria (+10%)
• Regency Alliance Insurance (+10%)
• Haldane McCall (+9.98%)
Top Losers
On the losing side, Golden Guinea Breweries recorded the biggest decline, dropping 9.91% to close at ₦7.09 per share. Other significant losers included:
• Linkage Assurance (-6.76%)
• Eterna (-6.57%)
• Computer Warehouse Group (-6.36%)
Most Traded Stocks by Volume
The most actively traded stocks in terms of volume were:
1. Universal Insurance Company – 23.2 million shares
2. Wema Bank – 22.7 million shares
3. Sterling Bank – 21.9 million shares
4. Aiico Insurance – 19.9 million shares
Market Outlook
Despite the decline in overall trading volume and value, the slight increase in the number of deals suggests continued investor activity. The strong performance of Dangote Cement and other gainers indicates resilience in certain sectors, while the losses in Golden Guinea Breweries and others highlight volatility in specific stocks. Investors will be watching market trends closely in the coming days to assess momentum and potential opportunities.