MSE Daily Trading Report, 04 November, 2019

The MSE Equity Total Return Index edged minimally higher as it closed 0.034% higher at 9,818.773 points. Nine equities were active, of which gainers and losers tallied to two a-piece. A total turnover of €141,907 was generated over 21 transactions.

The best performer was Malta International Airport plc as two deals involving 2,000 shares resulted into a 2.07% increase to €7.40. Trading volume reached €14,800.

In the banking sector, three equities were active. Bank of Valletta plc traded six times over a spread of 16,380 shares. It generated a total turnover of €18,009 but left no impact on its previous closing price of €1.10 despite trading a daily low of €1.09.

Its peer, HSBC Bank Malta plc, headed the list of fallers with a 2.26% declined to finish at €1.30. A sole deal of 10,321 shares resulted into a total turnover of €13,417.

Meanwhile, Lombard Bank Malta plc was also active on slim volume but closed unchanged at €2.24.

In the property sector, three equities were active. Trident Estates plc registered a 0.66% gain to close at €1.52. A total turnover of €12,088 was generated as 8,000 shares changed hands across four transactions.

On the other hand, Malita Investments plc performed negatively as it closed at €0.905, translating into a 0.55% fall in price. Two deals involving 1,600 shares were executed, generating a total turnover of €1,449.

MIDI plc was also active but closed unchanged at €0.710 albeit trading twice over a spread of 101,453 shares. The equity was the most liquid one for the day as total turnover stood at €72,032.

Both Grand Harbour Marina plc and RS2 Software plc were active over a single deal but closed unchanged at €0.55 and €2.00, respectively.

In the corporate debt market, out of 17 active issues, six headed north while another three closed in the opposite direction. The 6% AX Investments Plc € 2024 headed the list of gainers with a 1.76% rise to €114.

In the sovereign debt market, yields were up as the Central Bank of Malta revised Government Bond Prices lower. The 2.4% MGS 2041 (I) saw the largest decline as it ended the session at €130.39.

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code	Volume Traded	Value Traded	Trades	Closing Price	% Change
BOV	16,380	18,009.30	6	1.100	0.00%
HSB	10,321	13,417.30	1	1.300	-2.26%
LOM	400	896.00	2	2.240	0.00%
MIA	2,000	14,800.00	2	7.400	2.07%
GHM	2,900	1,595.00	1	0.550	0.00%
RS2	3,811	7,622.00	1	2.000	0.00%
MDI	101,453	72,031.63	2	0.710	0.00%
MLT	1,600	1,448.50	2	0.905	-0.55%
TRI	8,000	12,087.74	4	1.520	0.66%

 The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5.5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2020	100.000	0.00%
6% Medserv plc Sec. & Grntd €  Notes 2020-2023 S1 T1	100.900	0.00%
6% AX Investments Plc € 2024	114.000	1.76%
4.4% Von der Heyden Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2024	101.990	0.20%
5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024	101.880	0.00%
4.5% Izola Bank plc € Unsecured 2025	108.000	0.00%
5.1% 6PM Holdings plc Unsecured € 2025	101.000	0.00%
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025	102.020	0.00%
4.35% Hudson Malta plc Unsecured € 2026	105.000	1.45%
3.9% Plaza Centres plc Unsecured € 2026	101.550	0.05%
5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026	102.500	0.49%
4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026 FI	101.500	0.59%
3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028	100.200	-1.28%
4% Exalco Finance plc Secured € 2028	105.100	0.00%
3.75% TUM Finance plc Secured € 2029	102.020	-1.41%
3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029	102.000	0.00%
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	100.000	-0.10%

The Government Stocks traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% MGS 2021(I)	109.080	-0.04%
5.5% MGS 2023 (I)	120.640	-0.09%
4.5% MGS 2028 (II)	137.500	-0.45%
5.25% MGS 2030 (I)	150.540	-0.46%
4.3% MGS 2033 (I)	149.770	-0.62%
4.1% MGS 2034 (I)	150.050	-0.73%
2.5% MGS 2036 (I)	129.230	-0.84%
2.1% MGS 2039 (I)	125.000	-0.60%
3% MGS 2040 (I)	141.260	-1.01%
2.4% MGS 2041 (I)	130.390	-1.14%

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