Trading activities in the Nigerian Equities market closed positive at the end of today, Tuesday (19/11/2024), as the NGX-ASI increased to 97,972.33 from 97,747.27 recorded at the close of the previous trading day, indicating a YTD return of +31.02%.
Similarly, the market capitalization increased by N136 billion to N59.367 trillion from N59.231 trillion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. Also, the market turnover increased to N6.421 billion from N5.336 billion.
The market breadth was positive at 1.52X as 35 stocks advanced and 23 stocks declined, while 62 stocks remained unchanged. UNILEVER topped the gainers’ list with 10.00%, while PZ declined by -9.82% to lead the losers’ chart.
ACCESSCORP recorded the highest volume and the highest value for the day.
Read: NGX Price List for Tuesday, 19th November 2024
MARKET STATISTICS
| CAP | N59,366,895,496,105.43 | One Day (ASI CHG) | +0.23% |
| Index | 97,972.33 | One Week (ASI CHG) | +0.73% |
| Volume | 333,948,810 | One Month (ASI CHG) | -0.10% |
| Value | N6,421,298,218.15 | Six Months (ASI CHG) | -0.32% |
| Deals | 9,187 | 52 Weeks (ASI CHG) | +37.86% |
| Gainers | 35 | Losers | 23 |
| Unchanged | 62 | Total | 120 |
| YTD Returns | +31.02% | ||
Source: Ngxgroup.com, GTI Research
Sector Performance
| Security | % Change |
| ASI | +0.23 |
| NGX30 | +0.22 |
| NGXBNK | +0.25 |
| NGXCNSMRGDS | +0.25 |
| NGXINDUSTR | +0.55 |
| NGXINS | +1.90 |
| NGXLOTUSISLM | +1.10 |
| NGXOILGAS | +0.35 |
Top 7 Gainers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price (₦) | % Change |
| UNILEVER | 24.50 | 26.95 | 2.45 | 10.00 |
| WAPCO | 46.00 | 50.60 | 4.60 | 10.00 |
| SCOA | 1.71 | 1.88 | 0.17 | 9.94 |
| EUNISELL | 13.18 | 14.49 | 1.31 | 9.94 |
| JOHNHOLT | 8.49 | 9.33 | 0.84 | 9.89 |
| TANTALIZER | 0.82 | 0.90 | 0.08 | 9.76 |
| JAPAULGOLD | 2.15 | 2.35 | 0.20 | 9.30 |
Top 7 Losers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price (₦) | % Change |
| PZ | 24.95 | 22.50 | -2.45 | -9.82 |
| BERGER | 18.80 | 17.35 | -1.45 | -7.71 |
| HONYFLOUR | 4.33 | 4.12 | -0.21 | -4.85 |
| CONHALLPLC | 2.00 | 1.91 | -0.09 | -4.50 |
| OMATEK | 0.68 | 0.65 | -0.03 | -4.41 |
| PRESTIGE | 0.69 | 0.66 | -0.03 | -4.35 |
| CUTIX | 2.50 | 2.40 | -0.10 | -4.00 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Volume
| Security | Close Price (₦) | Number of Trades | Volume |
| ACCESSCORP | 23.90 | 516 | 37,842,310 |
| JAPAULGOLD | 2.35 | 265 | 26,487,775 |
| CHAMS | 2.00 | 106 | 23,662,880 |
| CONHALLPLC | 1.91 | 90 | 16,397,434 |
| UBA | 33.50 | 583 | 16,132,551 |
| ELLAHLAKES | 3.40 | 215 | 15,380,926 |
| GTCO | 56.00 | 275 | 13,486,561 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Value
| Security | Close Price (₦) | Number of Trades | Value (₦) |
| ACCESSCORP | 23.90 | 516 | 910,192,619.75 |
| GTCO | 56.00 | 275 | 753,077,553.70 |
| ARADEL | 533.80 | 281 | 606,818,456.50 |
| WAPCO | 50.60 | 509 | 569,684,889.15 |
| UBA | 33.50 | 583 | 539,971,392.00 |
| ZENITHBANK | 44.00 | 392 | 306,338,325.10 |
| OANDO | 64.00 | 330 | 200,257,281.65 |
OUTLOOK
The equities market recorded a modest gain today, with the All-Share Index (ASI) edging up by 0.23%, reflecting sustained investor interest in the market. The uptick highlights a continuation of positive sentiment, driven by strategic repositioning across key sectors. While the market remains resilient, mixed performances are expected as investors anticipate upcoming earnings reports.
