Tuesday saw substantial losses for investors in the Nigerian equities market as the bearish trend in the market persisted, costing them N38.24 billion. At N56.03 trillion, the market capitalization decreased by 0.1%, and the all-share index depreciated to 99,051.02 basis points.
Bearish activity dominated the day’s trading session, with more equities falling than rising. Only 17 of the traded equities witnessed gains, while 22 suffered losses.
Leading the gainers was Nigerian Breweries, which closed at N28.60 after rising by 10%. In close pursuit, Presco Plc gained 9.99% to end the day at N293.90. Oando Plc fared well as well, closing at N14.20 after rising by 9.65%.
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Tantalizer Plc, on the other hand, was the biggest decliner, closing at N0.45 after losing 10%. Global Energy Insurance Plc lost 9.71%, closing at N1.58, while UPDC Real Estate Investment Trust dipped by 9.70% to close at N1.21.
A 19.45% decrease in the volume of shares traded, or 349.59 million units, was one of the dire trade figures. Additionally, the value of traded shares decreased by 38.92%, totaling N5.24 billion.
With 36.04% of all deals, GTCO became the most traded stock by value despite the general downward trend. Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc was the most active trader in terms of volume, accounting for 16.58% of all deals with 57.95 million units.
Bearishness also pervaded Monday’s opening session, as the All-Share Index dropped 18 basis points to close at 99,118.86 points. As of now, the return for the year was 32.56%. To settle at N56.08 trillion, the market capitalization also decreased by N0.1 trillion.
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Selling pressure on banking equities, such as those of Access Holdings Plc, United Bank for Africa, Fidelity Bank, and First Bank Holdings, was the primary cause of the decrease. Nevertheless, with 23 stocks rising and 19 declining, there were more winners than losers.
The Nigerian equity market’s bearish tendency emphasises how erratic the market is and how investors need exercise caution and keep up with current events.
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