MSE Daily Trading Report, 16 December, 2019

The MSE Equity Total Return Index did not manage to sustain its previous gain, as it lost 0.209%, to close at 9,400.321 points. Nine equities were active, of which one headed north while another four closed in the opposite direction. A total turnover of €336,789 was generated over 39 deals.

The sole gainer for the session was GO plc, as it registered a 0.48% increase, to close at €4.16. The equity was the most liquid, as total turnover stood at €208,414. This was the outcome of a total of 50,100 shares traded over two transactions. Meanwhile, its subsidiary, BMIT Technologies plc, traded once over 14,300 shares, but closed unchanged at €0.51.

In the banking sector, HSBC Bank Malta plc lost ground as it closed 0.85% lower at €1.17. Three deals involving 9,330 shares were executed, generating a total turnover of €10,996.

Its peer, Bank of Valletta plc was also active, as 34,029 shares changed hands across 14 deals. A total turnover of €35,390 was recorded and the bank’s previous closing price of €1.04 was left unaltered. Earlier today, the bank announced its temporary limited services and its two days of closure for business during the Christmas period.

Two property equities were active and both closed in the red. MIDI plc was down by 3.30% to €0.498, as five deals involving 52,001 shares were executed. Total turnover amounted to €25,997.

Similarly, five deals involving 7,745 Trident Estates plc shares, dragged the price 6.06% lower to €1.55, registering the largest decline for today’s session. This resulted into a total turnover of €12,005.

Plaza Centres plc also closed in negative territory, with a 0.99% decline to €1.00. A total turnover of €18,819 was generated over two deals.

Elsewhere, Malta International Airport plc and Simonds Farsons Cisk plc, were both active on slim volume but closed unchanged at €6.90 and €11.50, respectively.

In the corporate debt market, 21 issues were active, of which four registered gains while another eight lost ground. The 4% Eden Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 headed the list of gainers, as it closed 0.35% higher at €103.50.

In the sovereign debt market, out of 10 active issues, five advanced while another two traded lower. The best performer was the 4.5% MGS 2028 (II) as it recorded a 1.46% increase, to close at €139.

 

 

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code	Volume Traded	Value Traded	Trades	Closing Price	% Change
BOV	34,029	35,390.16	14	1.040	0.00
HSB	9,330	10,996.10	3	1.170	-0.85
SFC	440	5,040.00	4	11.500	0.00
GO	50,100	208,414.00	2	4.160	0.48
PZC	18,819	18,819.00	2	1.000	-0.99
MIA	1,861	12,835.90	3	6.900	0.00
MDI	52,001	25,996.50	5	0.498	-3.30
TRI	7,745	12,004.75	5	1.550	-6.06
BMIT	14,300	7,293.00	1	0.510	0.00

 The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2022	100.500	0.00
4.4% Von der Heyden Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2024	100.000	0.01
6% International Hotel Investments plc € 2024	105.510	0.00
5.3% Mariner Finance plc Unsecured € 2024	105.200	-0.75
5% Hal Mann Vella Group plc Secured € 2024	105.700	0.00
5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024	101.500	-0.32
5.1% 6PM Holdings plc Unsecured € 2025	100.500	-0.64
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025	102.500	0.00
4.35% Hudson Malta plc Unsecured € 2026	103.000	-1.89
4.25% Corinthia Finance plc Unsecured € 2026	103.000	-0.48
4.8% Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance plc Unsecured € 2026	102.300	0.00
4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	100.100	0.10
4% Eden Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	103.500	0.35
3.75% Tumas Investments plc Unsecured € 2027	100.000	0.00
3.75% Virtu Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	104.600	0.00
3.75% Bortex Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	101.500	-0.49
3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028	100.000	0.00
4% SP Finance plc Secured EUR Bonds 2029	101.000	0.00
3.75% TUM Finance plc Secured € 2029	100.600	-0.40
3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029	102.000	0.05
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	99.950	-0.05

 The Government Stocks traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
4.8% MGS 2028 (I)	139.020	0.09
4.5% MGS 2028 (II)	139.000	1.46
5.25% MGS 2030 (I)	153.000	0.00
4.65% MGS 2032 (I)	149.980	-0.17
4.1% MGS 2034 (I)	148.500	-0.13
2.2% MGS 2035 (I)	122.540	0.20
2.5% MGS 2036 (I)	132.500	0.00
2.1% MGS 2039 (I)	130.000	0.00
3% MGS 2040 (I)	146.000	0.69
2.4% MGS 2041 (I)	136.200	0.89

 

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