NGX TRADING SUMMARY- WEDNESDAY 13TH AUGUST 2025
On August 13, 2025, the Nigerian equities market ended the trading day slightly lower. The NGX All-Share Index (NGXASI) fell by 0.13%, moving from the previous day’s close of 146,055.89 points to 145,864.78 points. Despite this decline, the market remains strongly positive for the year, with a Year-to-Date (YTD) return of 41.37%.
Market activity was notably weaker compared to the previous session. The total volume of shares traded dropped sharply by 70.38%, from 1.24 billion units to 366.37 million units. The total value of transactions also fell significantly by 84.04%, from ₦22.62 billion to ₦3.61 billion, executed across 9,895 deals.
In terms of market breadth — a measure of overall sentiment — the tone was positive. There were 59 gainers compared to 24 decliners, giving a breadth ratio of 2.46x. Trading volumes increased for 72 companies, while 68 companies recorded reduced volumes.
Performance Over the Last 5 Trading Days
Some stocks have seen strong momentum over the last five trading sessions:
• Mansard Insurance, Sunu Assurances, Ellah Lakes, Prestige Assurance, Cornerstone Insurance, Mutual Benefits Assurance, Veritas Kapital, AIICO Insurance, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings, and Universal Insurance all posted gains of around 33% over the five-day period, with daily price jumps close to the 10% limit. Many of these stocks have also delivered impressive gains on a monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date basis, with Mutual Benefits Assurance leading in YTD performance at over 536%.
On the losing side over the same period, some stocks have been under pressure:
• Greenwich Merchant Bank, Berger Paints, Homecall, Unilever Nigeria, VFD Group, Juli Plc, LivingTrust Mortgage Bank, Academy Press, CWG Plc, and Northern Nigeria Flour Mills all posted notable declines ranging from -6% to -15% over the last five trading days.
Highlights from the Day’s Trading
In the daily performance, Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc was the standout performer, closing at ₦7.92 with a full 10% gain. It was joined by FTN Cocoa Processors Plc, which also hit the 10% limit, closing at ₦6.93. Other notable top gainers for the day included Learn Africa, Lotus Halal Fixed Income Fund 15, and Prestige Assurance, each advancing by the maximum allowable daily gain of 10%.
On the other hand, Thomas Wyatt Nigeria Plc led the losers’ chart with a -10% drop to close at ₦3.42. UPDC Plc followed, losing -7.94% to settle at ₦8.00. Other significant decliners included Legendary Industries, Berger Paints, and Champion Breweries, which fell between -5% and -6%.
Overall, while the market index posted a slight dip, the breadth remained strong with more gainers than losers. This suggests selective buying interest in certain stocks — particularly in insurance and small-cap names — even as trading activity slowed sharply in terms of both volume and value.
On August 13, 2025, the Nigerian equities market ended the trading day slightly lower. The NGX All-Share Index (NGXASI) fell by 0.13%, moving from the previous day’s close of 146,055.89 points to 145,864.78 points. Despite this decline, the market remains strongly positive for the year, with a Year-to-Date (YTD) return of 41.37%.
Market activity was notably weaker compared to the previous session. The total volume of shares traded dropped sharply by 70.38%, from 1.24 billion units to 366.37 million units. The total value of transactions also fell significantly by 84.04%, from ₦22.62 billion to ₦3.61 billion, executed across 9,895 deals.
In terms of market breadth — a measure of overall sentiment — the tone was positive. There were 59 gainers compared to 24 decliners, giving a breadth ratio of 2.46x. Trading volumes increased for 72 companies, while 68 companies recorded reduced volumes.
Performance Over the Last 5 Trading Days
Some stocks have seen strong momentum over the last five trading sessions:
• Mansard Insurance, Sunu Assurances, Ellah Lakes, Prestige Assurance, Cornerstone Insurance, Mutual Benefits Assurance, Veritas Kapital, AIICO Insurance, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings, and Universal Insurance all posted gains of around 33% over the five-day period, with daily price jumps close to the 10% limit. Many of these stocks have also delivered impressive gains on a monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date basis, with Mutual Benefits Assurance leading in YTD performance at over 536%.
On the losing side over the same period, some stocks have been under pressure:
• Greenwich Merchant Bank, Berger Paints, Homecall, Unilever Nigeria, VFD Group, Juli Plc, LivingTrust Mortgage Bank, Academy Press, CWG Plc, and Northern Nigeria Flour Mills all posted notable declines ranging from -6% to -15% over the last five trading days.
Highlights from the Day’s Trading
In the daily performance, Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc was the standout performer, closing at ₦7.92 with a full 10% gain. It was joined by FTN Cocoa Processors Plc, which also hit the 10% limit, closing at ₦6.93. Other notable top gainers for the day included Learn Africa, Lotus Halal Fixed Income Fund 15, and Prestige Assurance, each advancing by the maximum allowable daily gain of 10%.
On the other hand, Thomas Wyatt Nigeria Plc led the losers’ chart with a -10% drop to close at ₦3.42. UPDC Plc followed, losing -7.94% to settle at ₦8.00. Other significant decliners included Legendary Industries, Berger Paints, and Champion Breweries, which fell between -5% and -6%.
Overall, while the market index posted a slight dip, the breadth remained strong with more gainers than losers. This suggests selective buying interest in certain stocks — particularly in insurance and small-cap names — even as trading activity slowed sharply in terms of both volume and value.