Trading activities in the Nigerian Equities market closed negative at the end of today, Monday (3/03/2025), as the NGX-ASI decreased to 107,455.13 from 107,821.39 recorded at the close of the previous trading day, indicating a YTD return of +1.90%.
The market capitalization increased by ₦94.61 billion to ₦67.288 trillion from ₦67.193 trillion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. The market turnover also increased to ₦7.232 billion from ₦14.078 billion.
The market breadth was negative at 0.58X as 19 stocks advanced and 33 stocks declined, while 72 stocks remained unchanged. NGXGROUP topped the gainers’ list with 10.00%, while IKEJAHOTEL declined by 9.92% to lead the losers’ chart.
ZENITHBANK recorded the highest volume, and the highest value for the day.
Read: NGX Price List for Monday, 3rd March 2025
MARKET STATISTICS
| CAP (₦) | 67,287,667,792,152.64 | One Day (ASI CHG) | -0.34% |
| Index | 107,455.13 | One Week (ASI CHG) | -0.62% |
| Volume | 308,089,254 | One Month (ASI CHG) | +2.59% |
| Value (₦) | 7,231,906,912.62 | Six Months (ASI CHG) | +11.46% |
| Deals | 15,474 | 52 Weeks (ASI CHG) | +8.71% |
| Gainers | 19 | Losers | 33 |
| Unchanged | 72 | Total | 124 |
| YTD Returns | +1.90% |
Source: Ngxgroup.com, GTI Research
Sector Performance
| Security | Change (%) |
| ASI | -0.34 |
| NGX30 | -0.36 |
| NGXBNK | -1.20 |
| NGXCNSMRGDS | -1.03 |
| NGXINDUSTR | -0.02 |
| NGXINS | -0.57 |
| NGXLOTUSISLM | -0.36 |
| NGXOILGAS | 0.42 |
Top 7 Gainers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price (₦) | %Change |
| NGXGROUP | 30.00 | 33.00 | 3.00 | 10.00 |
| LEARNAFRCA | 3.30 | 3.63 | 0.33 | 10.00 |
| CHAMPION | 3.94 | 4.33 | 0.39 | 9.90 |
| ABCTRANS | 1.42 | 1.56 | 0.14 | 9.86 |
| TANTALIZER | 1.90 | 2.08 | 0.18 | 9.47 |
| GUINEAINS | 0.64 | 0.70 | 0.06 | 9.37 |
| JOHNHOLT | 7.98 | 8.60 | 0.62 | 7.77 |
Top 7 Losers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price(₦) | %Change |
| IKEJAHOTEL | 12.10 | 10.90 | -1.20 | -9.92 |
| UCAP | 22.20 | 20.00 | -2.20 | -9.91 |
| CUTIX | 2.54 | 2.29 | -0.25 | -9.84 |
| MULTIVERSE | 9.75 | 8.80 | -0.95 | -9.74 |
| AFRIPRUD | 35.40 | 32.05 | -3.35 | -9.46 |
| NASCON | 45.20 | 41.00 | -4.20 | -9.29 |
| UNIONDICON | 5.40 | 4.90 | -0.50 | -9.26 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Volume
| Security | Close Price (₦) | Number of Trades | Daily Volume |
| ZENITHBANK | 48.00 | 941 | 32,373,481 |
| FIDELITYBK | 17.20 | 514 | 19,730,384 |
| ACCESSCORP | 24.95 | 727 | 16,881,013 |
| NGXGROUP | 33.00 | 242 | 15,830,650 |
| ELLAHLAKES | 3.00 | 275 | 15,023,902 |
| WEMABANK | 12.00 | 292 | 12,944,569 |
| CUTIX | 2.29 | 155 | 11,902,836 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Value
| Security | Close Price | Number of Trades | Daily Value |
| ZENITHBANK | 48.00 | 941 | 1,555,702,457.85 |
| OANDO | 59.70 | 1236 | 570,816,120.50 |
| ARADEL | 531.10 | 326 | 534,173,537.90 |
| NGXGROUP | 33.00 | 242 | 512,214,063.85 |
| ACCESSCORP | 24.95 | 727 | 430,845,812.30 |
| FIDELITYBK | 17.20 | 514 | 344,046,741.95 |
| UBA | 36.00 | 613 | 337,136,253.85 |
OUTLOOK
The equities market began the trading week on a bearish note, posting a decline as investor sentiment remained cautious. The downturn could be attributed to improved profit-taking activities observed in the market. However, investors are advice to adopt strategic approach in response to the market dynamics, as we anticipate a mixed sentiment throughout the remaining days of the week.
