MSE Daily Trading Report, 20 February, 2020

The MSE Equity Total Return Index registered a positive 0.45% change as it reached 9,466.714 points. Five equities were active, of which two headed north while the rest closed unchanged. A total turnover of €87,853 was generated over 13 transactions.

The best performer and the most liquid equity was in the banking industry as HSBC Bank Malta plc hit again the price of €1.10.  Five deals involving 50,504 shares pushed the price 4.76% higher, erasing yesterday’s loss. A total turnover of €55,534 was recorded.

Meanwhile, its peer, Bank of Valletta plc, was active but did not register any movement in price as it closed at €1.04. Total turnover amounted to €28,346 as 27,256 shares changed hands across four transactions.

Another positive performer was in the property sector, as a sole deal of 2,000 MIDI plc shares changed price by 2.94%. The equity ended the session at €0.49 and generated a slim turnover.

International Hotel Investments plc traded twice over 746 shares, which did not impact the equity’s previous closing price of €0.77.

Similarly, PG plc executed a single deal of 1,300 shares but closed unchanged at €2.00. Total turnover stood at €2,600.

In the sovereign debt market, out of 11 active issues, five traded higher while another four declined. The best performance of a 2.46% increase in price was recorded by the 2.2% MGS 2035 (I), as it closed at €125.00. Conversely, the 4.5% MGS 2028 (II) closed 0.1% lower at €137.52.

In the Corporate debt market, 20 issues were active, of which eight advanced while another five closed in the red. The 5.8% International Hotel Investments plc 2021 headed the list of gainers as it closed 2.45% higher at €104.40. On the other hand, the 4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031 lost 0.18%, ending the session at €101.52.

In the Prospects MTF market, three issues were active, of which two closed in the opposite direction while one closed unchanged. The 5.35% D Shopping Malls Finance plc € Unsecured 2028 was the only positive performer as it closed 0.35% higher at €99.35. Meanwhile, the 5% Borgo Lifestyle Finance plc Secured Callable 2026-2029 traded 0.54% lower, ending the session at €100.45.

 

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code	Volume Traded	Value Traded	Trades	Closing Price	% Change
BOV	27,256	28,346.24	4	1.040	0.00
HSB	50,504	55,354.40	5	1.100	4.76
IHI	746	572.56	2	0.770	0.00
MDI	2,000	980.00	1	0.490	2.94
PG	1,300	2,600.00	1	2.000	0.00

 The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5.8% International Hotel Investments plc 2021	104.400	2.45
5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024	102.000	0.15
4.25% Best Deal Properties Holding plc Secured € 2024	102.990	-0.01
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025	104.050	0.05
4.5% Medserv plc Unsecured € 2026	99.000	0.00
4.35% Hudson Malta plc Unsecured € 2026	105.000	0.00
4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026	104.000	0.39
4% Merkanti Holding plc Secured € 2026	102.000	0.00
3.75% Premier Capital plc Unsecured € 2026	104.520	0.00
4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026	103.000	0.00
4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	104.000	-0.05
4% Eden Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	104.530	0.01
4.5% Grand Harbour Marina plc Unsecured € 2027	105.500	0.48
4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027	105.510	0.00
3.75% Bortex Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	104.810	0.01
3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028	102.000	0.49
4% SP Finance plc Secured EUR Bonds 2029	101.360	-0.14
3.75% TUM Finance plc Secured € 2029	102.990	-0.01
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	100.100	0.00
4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031	101.520	-0.18

The Government Stocks traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% MGS 2021(I)	107.670	-0.05
4.3% MGS 2022 (II)	110.100	-0.07
4.8% MGS 2028 (I)	139.640	-0.09
4.5% MGS 2028 (II)	137.520	-0.10
2.3% MGS 2029 (II)	119.000	0.85
4.1% MGS 2034 (I)	149.590	0.04
2.2% MGS 2035 (I)	125.000	2.46
2.5% MGS 2036 (I)	129.370	0.05
2.1% MGS 2039 (I)	125.000	0.00
3% MGS 2040 (I)	141.490	0.49
2.4% MGS 2041 (I)	130.000	0.00

The Prospects MTF Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5.35% D Shopping Malls Finance plc € Unsecured 2028	99.350	0.35%
5% Borgo Lifestyle Finance plc Secured Callable 2026-2029	100.450	-0.54%
5% Smartcare Finance plc Secured € 2029	102.000	0.00%

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