Five equities lift index into positive territory

MSE Daily Trading Report, 27 December, 2019

The MSE Equity Total Return Index gained 0.545% to close the session at 9,407.998. A total of six equites were active during the session as five gained ground and one closed unchanged. A total turnover of €83,291 was generated over 18 transactions.

In the banking industry, both Bank of Valletta plc and Lombard Bank Malta plc gained ground. BOV shares gained 1.92% to close at €1.06, over a turnover of €15,108. Meanwhile, a sole deal of 300 Lombard shares pushed the share price upwards by 0.88% to close the session at €2.28.

Trident Estates plc registered the highest gain during the session as it added on 3.3% to close at €1.55. One deal of 10,000 shares was dealt.

Retail conglomerate, PG plc followed suit as it gained 2.22% to close the session at €1.84. A total of seven deals generated a total turnover of €15,293.

Similarly, International Hotel Investments plc closed 1.32% higher to close at €0.77. A total of 21,028 shares were transacted over three deals.

A total of 3,000 Malta International Airport plc shares traded, but this had no impact on the share price of €6.90.

In the corporate debt market, 13 issues were active, of which four headed north while another two closed in the red. The 4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031 registered the highest performance during the session as the bond price increased by 1.98% to close at €102.20.

In the sovereign debt market, both active issues registered a declined. The 5.25% MGS 2030 (I) registered the largest decrease in price of 0.85%, as it closed at €148.73.

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code Volume Traded Value Traded Trades Closing Price % Change
BOV 14,368 15,108.40 5 1.060 1.92
LOM 300 684.00 1 2.280 0.88
IHI 21,028 16,006.28 3 0.770 1.32
MIA 3,000 20,700.00 1 6.900 0.00
PG 8,440 15,292.70 7 1.840 2.22
TRI 10,000 15,500.00 1 1.550 3.33

 The Corporate Bonds traded today were: The Government Stocks traded today were:

  Closing Price % Change
5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2022 101.000 0.00
6% AX Investments Plc € 2024 113.000 0.04
5% Tumas Investments plc Unsecured € 2024 102.000 0.00
5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024 101.500 -0.37
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025 105.000 0.00
5.9% Together Gaming Solutions plc Unsec Call Bds €2024-2026 100.200 0.00
4.8% Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 102.300 0.79
4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027 100.000 -1.00
3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028 100.500 0.00
4.15% Phoenicia Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2023-2028 103.700 0.19
4% SP Finance plc Secured EUR Bonds 2029 101.000 0.00
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029 100.000 0.00
4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031 102.200 1.98

The Government Stocks traded today were:

  Closing Price % Change
5% MGS 2021(I) 108.380 -0.18
5.25% MGS 2030 (I) 148.730 -0.85


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