MSE Index back in the Red

MSE Daily Trading Report, 30 October, 2019

The MSE Equity Total Return Index did not manage to sustain its previous positive performance as it closed 0.058% lower at 9,845.611 points. Eight equities were active, of which gainers and losers tallied to two a-piece. A total turnover of €147,285 was generated as 32 deals were executed.

The negative performers were in the banking sector as both Bank of Valletta plc and HSBC Bank Malta plc closed lower at €1.08 and €1.32, respectively. A total of 34,528 BOV shares changed hands across 13 deals, generating a total turnover of €37,798. Meanwhile, three deals involving 18,175 HSBC shares resulted a 0.75% decline in price and a total turnover of €18,175.

Two equities were active in the property sector of which one registered a gain while the other one closed unchanged. Malta Properties Company plc was active over four deals involving 28,926 shares. Price increased by 1.54% to €0.66. A total turnover of €19,091 was recorded. On the other hand, a total of 25, 000 MIDI plc‘s shares were spread across a couple of deals which generated a total turnover of €17,250. Its previous closing price of €0.69 was not impacted.

Recouping part of yesterday’s loss,  Medserv plc headed the list of gainers as it was up by 4.46% to end the session at €1.17. Three deals involving 7,300 shares were executed. Total turnover stood at €8,400.

BMIT Technologies plc was traded flat at €0.53. Total turnover of €17,331 was generated as four deals involving 32,700 shares were executed.

Two deals involving 10,520 RS2 Software plc shares did not impact the price of €2.00, generating a total turnover of €21,134. Similarly, Mapfre Middlesea plc was active as a sole deal of 1,070 shares unchanged the company’s price to stay at €2.14.

In the corporate debt market, 25 issues were active, of which nine headed north while another three closed in the opposite direction. The best performer was the 3.75% TUM Finance plc Secured € 2029 as it closed 1.45% higher at €103.48.

In the sovereign debt market, out of 18 active issues, seven advanced while another eight traded lower. The best performer was the 2.4% MGS 2041 (I) as it closed at €130.92, translating into a 0.27% increase.

 The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code Volume Traded Value Traded Trades Closing Price % Change
BOV 34,528 37,797.66 13 1.080 -0.46%
HSB 18,175 23,991.00 3 1.320 -0.75%
MMS 1,070 2,289.80 1 2.140 0.00%
MDS 7,300 8,400.40 3 1.170 4.46%
RS2 10,520 21,134.40 2 2.000 0.00%
MDI 25,000 17,250.00 2 0.690 0.00%
MPC 28,926 19,091.16 4 0.660 1.54%
BMIT 32,700 17,331.00 4 0.530 0.00%

 The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

  Closing Price % Change
3.65% GAP Group plc Secured € 2022 102.000 0.00%
5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2022 102.300 1.29%
6% Medserv plc Sec. & Grntd €  Notes 2020-2023 S1 T1 100.900 0.00%
6% AX Investments Plc € 2024 112.030 0.01%
5.3% Mariner Finance plc Unsecured € 2024 109.500 0.00%
5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024 101.880 0.00%
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025 102.550 0.53%
4.35% Hudson Malta plc Unsecured € 2026 103.500 0.00%
4.25% Corinthia Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 103.710 0.00%
5.9% Together Gaming Solutions plc Unsec Call Bds €2024-2026 100.990 0.59%
4% MIDI plc Secured € 2026 103.010 0.01%
4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026 103.000 0.46%
4% Merkanti Holding plc Secured € 2026 101.000 -0.98%
5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 102.000 0.00%
4.8% Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 102.310 0.01%
3.75% Premier Capital plc Unsecured € 2026 103.910 0.00%
4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026 102.000 0.00%
4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 104.500 0.00%
3.5% Simonds Farsons Cisk plc Unsecured € 2027 108.260 0.01%
3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028 100.500 0.00%
4.15% Phoenicia Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2023-2028 104.000 0.00%
3.75% TUM Finance plc Secured € 2029 103.480 1.45%
3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029 102.000 -0.01%
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029 100.000 -0.05%
3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S1 T1 99.000 0.00%

 The Government Stocks traded today were:

Closing Price % Change
4.6% MGS 2020 (II) 102.340 -0.09%
5% MGS 2021(I) 109.100 -0.02%
4.3% MGS 2022 (II) 111.240 -0.02%
5.1% MGS 2022(I) 114.580 -0.06%
3.3% MGS 2024 (I) 117.010 -0.26%
4.8% MGS 2028 (I) 139.750 0.00%
4.5% MGS 2028 (II) 137.670 0.07%
2.3% MGS 2029 (II) 118.640 -0.53%
5.1% MGS 2029 (I) 146.160 -0.36%
5.25% MGS 2030 (I) 150.590 0.00%
5.2% MGS 2031 (I) 154.860 0.00%
4.65% MGS 2032 (I) 151.310 0.11%
4.45% MGS 2032 (II) 149.240 0.13%
4.1% MGS 2034 (I) 150.280 -0.01%
2.5% MGS 2036 (I) 129.440 0.19%
2.1% MGS 2039 (I) 124.170 0.14%
3% MGS 2040 (I) 141.630 0.16%
2.4% MGS 2041 (I) 130.920 0.27%

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