MSE Daily Trading Report, 19 November, 2019

The MSE Equity Total Return Index returned into negative territory as it lost 0.618%, to close at 9,812.514 points. Eight equities were active of which; six declined while the other two closed unchanged. A total turnover of €259,413 was generated over 29 deals.

Bank of Valletta plc lost part of yesterday’s gain, as it closed 0.89% lower at €1.11. The equity was active over a sole deal.

Similarly, a single deal of 61,850 FIMBank plc shares dragged the price 1.57% downwards to $0.625.

In the property sector, two equities were active. MIDI plc headed the list of fallers, as it registered a 5.80% decline to €0.65. The equity was the most liquid, as a total turnover of €106,657 was generated. A total of 162,600 shares changed ownership over 12 deals.

Meanwhile, Tigne Mall plc was also active over three deals involving 4,000 shares. The equity’s previous closing price of €0.90 was not impacted.

Telecommunications company, GO plc registered a 1.41% decline, as it closed at €4.20. Three deals involving 10,210 shares generated a total turnover of €42,942. Similarly, its subsidiary, BMIT Technologies plc, also lost 0.96%, ending the session at €0.515. A spread of 85,000 shares changed hands across five deals and total turnover stood at €43,775.

Three deals involving 12,000 RS2 Software plc shares resulted into a 0.93% fall in price to €2.14. A total turnover of €25,662 was recorded.

International Hotel Investments plc traded once over 1,500 shares, but closed unchanged at €0.85.

In the corporate debt market, 21 issues were active, of which nine headed north while another five closed in the opposite direction. The best performer was the 4% Eden Finance plc Unsecured € 2027, as it closed 1.91% higher at €105.

In the sovereign debt market, out of 15 active issues, 10 advanced while another four traded lower. The 4.8% MGS 2028 (I) headed the list of gainers with a 0.48% increase, to close at €139.27.

 

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code	Volume Traded	Value Traded	Trades	Closing Price	% Change
BOV	500	555.00	1	1.110	-0.89%
GO	10,210	42,942.00	3	4.200	-1.41%
IHI	1,500	1,275.00	1	0.850	0.00%
FIM	61,850	34,948.24	1	0.625	-1.57%
RS2	12,000	25,661.56	3	2.140	-0.93%
MDI	162,600	106,656.80	12	0.650	-5.80%
TML	4,000	3,600.00	3	0.900	0.00%
BMIT	85,000	43,775.00	5	0.515	-0.96%

The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2022	100.500	0.00%
5.8% International Hotel Investments plc 2023	108.500	0.00%
6% AX Investments Plc € 2024	112.020	0.00%
6% International Hotel Investments plc € 2024	107.000	0.05%
5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024	101.500	0.35%
5.75% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2025	107.000	0.71%
4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026	103.050	0.04%
3.75% Premier Capital plc Unsecured € 2026	104.010	0.00%
4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026	101.000	0.50%
4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026 FI	101.510	0.00%
3.75% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2027	101.000	-0.93%
4% Eden Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	105.000	1.91%
3.75% Tumas Investments plc Unsecured € 2027	107.000	-0.01%
3.75% Virtu Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	104.560	-0.04%
4% Exalco Finance plc Secured € 2028	105.120	0.01%
4.85% Melite Finance plc Secured € 2028	105.500	0.00%
4% SP Finance plc Secured EUR Bonds 2029	101.710	0.00%
3.75% TUM Finance plc Secured € 2029	103.500	1.46%
3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029	102.750	0.20%
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	99.960	-0.04%
4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031	102.950	-0.02%

 The Government Stocks traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
4.6% MGS 2020 (II)	102.080	-0.22%
5.2% MGS 2020 (I)	102.990	-0.03%
5% MGS 2021(I)	108.870	0.00%
5.1% MGS 2022(I)	114.320	0.05%
4.8% MGS 2028 (I)	139.270	0.48%
4.5% MGS 2028 (II)	137.030	0.17%
5.1% MGS 2029 (I)	145.560	0.18%
5.25% MGS 2030 (I)	149.800	0.09%
4.65% MGS 2032 (I)	150.460	0.45%
4.45% MGS 2032 (II)	148.340	0.18%
4.3% MGS 2033 (I)	148.920	0.28%
4.1% MGS 2034 (I)	149.040	0.26%
2.1% MGS 2039 (I)	124.000	-0.80%
3% MGS 2040 (I)	140.460	0.25%
2.4% MGS 2041 (I)	129.810	-0.15%

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