Trading activities in the Nigerian Equities market closed positive at the end of today, Thursday (16/01/2025), as the NGX-ASI increased to 102,183.06 from 102,095.95 recorded at the close of the previous trading day, indicating a YTD return of -0.72%.
The market capitalization increased by ₦53.11 billion to ₦62.309 trillion from ₦62.256 trillion recorded at the previous trading day’s close. Also, the market turnover increased to ₦16.695 billion from ₦9.442 billion.
The market breadth was negative at 0.74X as 25 stocks advanced and 34 stocks declined, while 62 stocks remained unchanged. NNFM topped the gainers’ list with 10.00%, while LIVESTOCK declined by -10.00% to lead the losers’ chart.
GTCO recorded the highest volume and highest value for the day.
Read: NGX Price List for Thursday,16th January 2025
MARKET STATISTICS
| CAP | N62,309,994,496,184.00 | One Day (ASI CHG) | +0.09% |
| Index | 102,183.06 | One Week (ASI CHG) | -3.17% |
| Volume | 472,162,762 | One Month (ASI CHG) | +2.13% |
| Value | N16,695,869,645.26 | Six Months (ASI CHG) | +2.11% |
| Deals | 12,336 | 52 Weeks (ASI CHG) | +11.19% |
| Gainers | 25 | Losers | 34 |
| Unchanged | 62 | Total | 121 |
| YTD Returns | -0.72% | ||
Source: Ngxgroup.com, GTI Research
Sector Performance
| Security | % Change |
| ASI | +0.09 |
| NGX30 | +0.41 |
| NGXBNK | +0.22 |
| NGXCNSMRGDS | +0.20 |
| NGXINDUSTR | +1.39 |
| NGXINS | -1.27 |
| NGXLOTUSISLM | -0.65 |
| NGXOILGAS | -2.49 |
Top 7 Gainers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price (₦) | Change Price (₦) | %Change |
| NNFM | 49.50 | 54.45 | 4.95 | 10.00 |
| DANGSUGAR | 36.85 | 40.50 | 3.65 | 9.91 |
| JOHNHOLT | 8.47 | 9.30 | 0.83 | 9.80 |
| OMATEK | 0.82 | 0.90 | 0.08 | 9.76 |
| PRESTIGE | 1.07 | 1.17 | 0.10 | 9.35 |
| UPDCREIT | 5.45 | 5.80 | 0.35 | 6.42 |
| CWG | 6.35 | 6.65 | 0.30 | 4.72 |
Top 7 Losers
| Security | Previous Close (₦) | Close Price(₦) | Change Price(₦) | %Change |
| LIVESTOCK | 6.00 | 5.40 | -0.60 | -10.00 |
| EUNISELL | 17.35 | 15.62 | -1.73 | -9.97 |
| NEIMETH | 3.46 | 3.12 | -0.34 | -9.83 |
| REGALINS | 0.75 | 0.68 | -0.07 | -9.33 |
| HONYFLOUR | 10.15 | 9.21 | -0.94 | -9.26 |
| LINKASSURE | 1.53 | 1.39 | -0.14 | -9.15 |
| DAARCOMM | 0.89 | 0.81 | -0.08 | -8.99 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Volume
| Security | Close Price(₦) | Number of Trades | Daily Volume |
| GTCO | 58.00 | 247 | 65,052,416 |
| UNIVINSURE | 0.58 | 243 | 48,544,636 |
| FIDELITYBK | 17.50 | 299 | 45,909,811 |
| ACCESSCORP | 24.55 | 475 | 27,334,258 |
| NASCON | 38.50 | 809 | 26,653,548 |
| AIICO | 1.68 | 212 | 15,447,560 |
| VERITASKAP | 1.50 | 151 | 12,408,983 |
Top 7 Traded Stocks By Value
| Security | Close Price(₦) | Number of Trades | Daily Value |
| GTCO | 58.00 | 247 | 3,773,369,839.20 |
| DANGCEM | 400.00 | 899 | 2,411,682,111.60 |
| ARADEL | 556.10 | 331 | 1,775,389,308.20 |
| NASCON | 38.50 | 809 | 1,106,861,543.20 |
| FIDELITYBK | 17.50 | 299 | 802,838,087.40 |
| ACCESSCORP | 24.55 | 475 | 668,063,207.80 |
| MTNN | 233.00 | 372 | 440,841,043.10 |
OUTLOOK
The Equities market closed on a positive note at the end of today’s trading session, posting a rebound after three days of losses. The upswing was driven by all sectors excluding insurance and oil/gas sector. we anticipate a bearish sentiment as the week draws to a close.
