MSE Daily Trading Report, 05 February, 2020

The MSE Equity Total Return Index returned to negative territory, as it closed at 9,529.560 points, translating into a 0.169% change. Six equities were active, of which one traded higher while another three lost ground. A total turnover of €195,768 was generated over 20 transactions.

In the banking industry, three equities were active. Bank of Valletta plc declined by 0.93% to €1.06 as eight deals involving 29,456 shares were executed. A total turnover of €31,275 was recorded.

Similarly, HSBC Bank Malta plc erased part of yesterday’s gain as it declined by 0.93% to 1.06. A total turnover of €52,645 was generated as 49,026 shares changed hands over five transactions.

Meanwhile, Lombard Bank Malta plc traded once on slim volume but closed unchanged at €2.28.

A sole deal of 2,000 GO plc shares pushed the price 0.48% higher, ending the session at €4.18. Total turnover stood at €8,360.

RS2 Software plc was active over three deals involving 3,445 shares. The equity’s previous closing price of €2.34 was not impacted.

The highest liquidity was recorded by GlobalCapital plc as total turnover amounted to €95,200. Two deals with a spread of 340,000 shares resulted into a 6.67% fall in price, ending the session at €0.28.

In the corporate debt market, out of 17 active issues, 10 headed north while one declined. The 6% International Hotel Investments plc € 2024 headed the list of gainers as it closed 2.61% higher at €107.74. On the other hand, the 3.75% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2029 Series II closed 0.48% lower at €103.00

In the sovereign debt market, 10 issues were active, of which gainers and losers tallied to five a-piece. The best performer was the 2.3% MGS 2029 (II), as it was up by 0.31%, ending the session at €119.37. Conversely, the 2.1% MGS 2039 (I) declined by 0.40%, to close at €124.50.

In the prospects MTF market, 5% Borgo Lifestyle Finance plc Secured Callable 2026-2029 and 5.35% D Shopping Malls Finance plc € Unsecured 2028 were active. Both issues closed unchanged at €100.50 and €99.00, respectively.

 

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code	Volume Traded	Value Traded	Trades	Closing Price	% Change
BOV	29,456	31,274.56	8	1.060	-0.93
HSB	49,026	52,644.60	5	1.060	-0.93
LOM	100	228.00	1	2.280	0.00
GO	2,000	8,360.00	1	4.180	0.48
GCL	340,000	95,200.00	2	0.280	-6.67
RS2	3,445	8,061.30	3	2.340	0.00

The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5.5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2020	100.000	0.00
3.65% GAP Group plc Secured € 2022	102.000	0.00
6% Pendergardens Developments plc Secured € 2022 Series II	108.000	0.00
4.4% Von der Heyden Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2024	101.750	1.75
6% International Hotel Investments plc € 2024	107.740	2.61
5% Tumas Investments plc Unsecured € 2024	102.650	0.15
5.75% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2025	108.500	0.46
4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026	104.000	0.34
4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026	103.000	0.00
4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	103.450	1.92
4.4% Central Business Centres plc Unsecured € 2027 S1/17 T1	103.490	0.92
4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027	104.100	0.10
3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029	102.300	0.00
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	99.990	0.01
3.75% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2029 Series II	103.000	-0.48
3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S1 T1	99.600	0.61
4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031	101.600	0.00

The Government Stocks traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
4.5% MGS 2028 (II)	137.610	-0.14
2.3% MGS 2029 (II)	119.370	0.31
5.1% MGS 2029 (I)	146.360	-0.01
5.2% MGS 2031 (I)	154.590	-0.06
4.65% MGS 2032 (I)	151.120	0.11
4.45% MGS 2032 (II)	149.000	-0.15
4.3% MGS 2033 (I)	149.510	0.10
4.1% MGS 2034 (I)	149.530	0.08
2.1% MGS 2039 (I)	124.500	-0.40
3% MGS 2040 (I)	141.470	0.17

The Prospects MTF traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5.35% D Shopping Malls Finance plc € Unsecured 2028	99.000	0.00%
5% Borgo Lifestyle Finance plc Secured Callable 2026-2029	100.500	0.00%

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