Trading activities in the Nigerian Equities market closed negative at the end of today, Tuesday (4/03/2025), as the NGX-ASI decreased to 106,904.25 from 107,455.13 recorded at the close of the previous trading day, indicating a YTD return of +3.86%.
The market capitalization decreased by ₦344.96 billion to ₦66.942 trillion from ₦67.288 trillion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. However, the market turnover increased to ₦8.763 billion from ₦7.232 billion.
The market breadth was negative at 0.40X as 17 stocks advanced and 43 stocks declined, while 63 stocks remained unchanged. UHOMREIT topped the gainers’ list with 9.94%, while GUINEAINS declined by 10.00% to lead the losers’ chart.
UCAP recorded the highest volume, While ZENITHBANK recorded the highest value for the day.
Read: NGX Price List for Tuesday, 4th March 2025
MARKET STATISTICS
| CAP (₦) | 66,942,714,353,510.87 | One Day (ASI CHG) | -0.51% |
| Index | 106,904.25 | One Week (ASI CHG) | -0.81% |
| Volume | 395,466,683 | One Month (ASI CHG) | +2.30% |
| Value (₦) | 8,763,893,391.63 | Six Months (ASI CHG) | +10.69% |
| Deals | 13,967 | 52 Weeks (ASI CHG) | +7.78% |
| Gainers | 17 | Losers | 43 |
| Unchanged | 63 | Total | 123 |
| YTD Returns | +3.86% |
Source: Ngxgroup.com, GTI Research
Sector Performance
| Security | Change (%) |
| ASI | -0.51 |
| NGX30 | -0.67 |
| NGXBNK | -1.80 |
| NGXCNSMRGDS | -0.37 |
| NGXINDUSTR | 0.01 |
| NGXINS | 0.73 |
| NGXLOTUSISLM | -0.20 |
| NGXOILGAS | -0.36 |
Top 7 Gainers
| Security | Previous Close(₦) | Close Price(₦) | Change Price(₦) | %Change |
| UHOMREIT | 44.25 | 48.65 | 4.40 | 9.94 |
| NEM | 13.10 | 14.25 | 1.15 | 8.78 |
| IKEJAHOTEL | 10.90 | 11.85 | 0.95 | 8.72 |
| CONHALLPLC | 3.70 | 3.95 | 0.25 | 6.76 |
| LIVESTOCK | 7.51 | 7.85 | 0.34 | 4.53 |
| INTBREW | 5.00 | 5.20 | 0.20 | 4.00 |
| CUTIX | 2.29 | 2.38 | 0.09 | 3.93 |
Top 7 Losers
| Security | Previous Close(₦) | Close Price(₦) | Change Price(₦) | %Change |
| GUINEAINS | 0.70 | 0.63 | -0.07 | -10.00 |
| DANGSUGAR | 40.00 | 36.00 | -4.00 | -10.00 |
| DEAPCAP | 1.00 | 0.90 | -0.10 | -10.00 |
| ETERNA | 42.00 | 37.80 | -4.20 | -10.00 |
| TRANSCORP | 57.00 | 51.30 | -5.70 | -10.00 |
| CHAMPION | 4.33 | 3.90 | -0.43 | -9.93 |
| ETI | 32.70 | 29.50 | -3.20 | -9.79 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Volume
| Security | Close Price(₦) | Number of Trades | Daily Volume |
| UCAP | 18.50 | 825 | 40,525,622 |
| ELLAHLAKES | 3.00 | 270 | 26,160,724 |
| ZENITHBANK | 47.85 | 785 | 25,654,667 |
| UNIVINSURE | 0.64 | 73 | 22,000,724 |
| ACCESSCORP | 24.10 | 608 | 18,182,649 |
| FIDELITYBK | 17.20 | 443 | 16,491,544 |
| JAIZBANK | 3.50 | 224 | 15,830,819 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Value
| Security | Close Price | Number of Trades | Daily Value(₦) |
| ZENITHBANK | 47.85 | 785 | 1,227,386,976.05 |
| GTCO | 59.00 | 301 | 818,424,630.35 |
| UCAP | 18.50 | 825 | 732,775,308.30 |
| ARADEL | 535.00 | 299 | 549,593,147.00 |
| UBA | 35.70 | 588 | 545,961,605.60 |
| ACCESSCORP | 24.10 | 608 | 448,329,600.65 |
| TRANSPOWER | 364.90 | 94 | 350,716,459.00 |
OUTLOOK
The equities market recorded a decline at the end of today’s trading session. Profit-taking activities are believed to have contributed to the market downturn, as investors sought to realize their profits. However, as investors continue to monitor market developments, it remains to be seen whether the market will recover or extend its losses.
