Trading activities in the Nigerian Equities market closed negative at the end of today, Thursday (21/11/2024), as the NGX-ASI decreased to 97,992.55 from 98,227.50 recorded at the close of the previous trading day, indicating a YTD return of +31.05%.
Similarly, the market capitalization decreased by N142 billion to N59.391 trillion from N59.533 trillion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. Also, the market turnover increased to N9.590 billion from N8.449 billion.
The market breadth was positive at 1.38X as 33 stocks advanced and 24 stocks declined, while 66 stocks remained unchanged. AUSTINLAZ topped the gainers’ list with 10.00%, while WAPIC declined by -9.82% to lead the losers’ chart.
FBNH recorded the highest volume while WAPCO recorded the highest value for the day.
Read: NGX Price List for Thursday, 21th November 2024
MARKET STATISTICS
| CAP | N59,391,141,897,419.84 | One Day (ASI CHG) | -0.24% |
| Index | 97,992.55 | One Week (ASI CHG) | +0.78% |
| Volume | 467,675,629 | One Month (ASI CHG) | -0.91% |
| Value | N9,590,193,346.82 | Six Months (ASI CHG) | +0.01% |
| Deals | 10,659 | 52 Weeks (ASI CHG) | +37.92% |
| Gainers | 33 | Losers | 24 |
| Unchanged | 66 | Total | 123 |
| YTD Returns | +31.05% | ||
Source: Ngxgroup.com, GTI Research
Sector Performance
| Security | % Change |
| ASI | -0.24 |
| NGX30 | -0.18 |
| NGXBNK | -1.16 |
| NGXCNSMRGDS | +0.39 |
| NGXINDUSTR | +0.21 |
| NGXINS | +0.26 |
| NGXLOTUSISLM | +0.87 |
| NGXOILGAS | -0.33 |
Top 7 Gainers
| Security | Previous Close | Close Price | Price Change | %Change |
| AUSTINLAZ | 2.20 | 2.42 | 0.22 | 10.00 |
| EUNISELL | 15.93 | 17.52 | 1.59 | 9.98 |
| HMCALL | 4.22 | 4.64 | 0.42 | 9.95 |
| HONYFLOUR | 4.53 | 4.98 | 0.45 | 9.93 |
| SUNUASSUR | 2.72 | 2.99 | 0.27 | 9.93 |
| CADBURY | 19.40 | 21.30 | 1.90 | 9.79 |
| DAARCOMM | 0.62 | 0.68 | 0.06 | 9.68 |
Top 7 Losers
| Security | Previous Close | Close Price | Change Price | %Change |
| WAPIC | 1.12 | 1.01 | -0.11 | -9.82 |
| UPL | 3.85 | 3.50 | -0.35 | -9.09 |
| SOVRENINS | 0.67 | 0.61 | -0.06 | -8.96 |
| UNIVINSURE | 0.34 | 0.31 | -0.03 | -8.82 |
| JAPAULGOLD | 2.30 | 2.11 | -0.19 | -8.26 |
| OANDO | 63.45 | 59.90 | -3.55 | -5.59 |
| PRESCO | 485.40 | 459.90 | -25.50 | -5.25 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Volume
| Security | Close Price | Number of Trades | Daily Volume |
| FBNH | 26.95 | 263 | 51,107,370 |
| TANTALIZER | 1.08 | 207 | 48,780,106 |
| WAPCO | 57.00 | 1,121 | 39,670,000 |
| FIDELITYBK | 16.10 | 304 | 26,621,973 |
| ZENITHBANK | 44.50 | 402 | 22,321,313 |
| JAIZBANK | 2.44 | 139 | 16,194,120 |
| MANSARD | 7.30 | 172 | 16,172,268 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Value
| Security | Close Price | Number of Trades | Daily Value |
| WAPCO | 57.00 | 1,121 | 2,314,735,178.65 |
| FBNH | 26.95 | 263 | 1,379,582,362.45 |
| ZENITHBANK | 44.50 | 402 | 997,672,111.05 |
| OANDO | 59.90 | 648 | 585,619,555.70 |
| FIDELITYBK | 16.10 | 304 | 429,989,707.80 |
| ARADEL | 525.80 | 236 | 387,141,814.90 |
| MTNN | 172.00 | 344 | 341,469,352.90 |
OUTLOOK
The Nigerian equity market concluded today’s trading session with losses, as some investors chose to take profit after three consecutive days of stocks rally. Market’s trajectory is predicted have a bullish run by the end of the week.
