MSE Daily Trading Report, 25 February, 2020

The MSE Equity Total Return Index gained ground as it closed 0.578% higher reaching 9,452.260 points. Seven equities were active, of which three traded higher while another one closed in the red. A total turnover of €280,432 was generated over 32 transactions.

HSBC Bank Malta plc registered a positive 0.94% performance, as it closed at €1.07. Two deals involving 20,000 shares generated a total turnover of €21,500.

The highest liquidity was recorded by Malta International Airport plc as total turnover stood at €112,955. The equity reached an intra-day low price of €6.50 but managed to gain ground until end of session. A total of 12 deals involving 17,160 shares pushed the price 1.53% higher, to close at €6.65.

Another positive performer was the International Hotel Investments plc, as it traded 3.95% higher at €0.79. A total turnover of €2,370 was generated as 3,000 shares changed ownership over two transactions.

On the other side of the spectrum, five deals involving 26,170 PG plc shares dragged the price by 1.50%, to close at €1.97. A total turnover of €51,601 was recorded.

RS2 Software plc traded twice over a spread of 15,953 shares. The equity’s previous closing price of €2.50 was not impacted while total turnover amounted to €39,883.

Similarly, BMIT Technologies plc was active but closed unchanged at €0.525. Eight deals involving 92,374 shares generated a total turnover of €48,414.

A sole deal of 3,600 Medserv plc shares did not alter the equity’s previous closing price of €1.03. Total turnover stood at €3,708.

In the Sovereign debt market, eight issues were active, of which two headed north while another five closed in the opposite direction. The 5.25% MGS 2030 (I) was up by 0.72%, ending the session at €151.08. Meanwhile, the 2.1% MGS 2039 (I) declined by 0.24%, to close at €125.44.

In the corporate debt market, out of 21 active issues, six registered gains while another seven ended the session in negative territory. The 5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 headed the list of gainers as it closed 1.34% higher at €101.85. Conversely, the 4% Merkanti Holding plc Secured € 2026 lost 0.96%, to close at €101.22.

In the Prospects MTF market, five issues were active of which two traded higher while one lost ground. The 5.35% D Shopping Malls Finance plc € Unsecured 2028 registered the highest liquidity as total turnover amounted to €5,266. The bond traded once and closed unchanged at €99.35.

 

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code	Volume Traded	Value Traded	Trades	Closing Price	% Change
HSB	20,000	21,500.00	2	1.070	0.94
IHI	3,000	2,370.00	2	0.790	3.95
MIA	17,160	112,955.45	12	6.650	1.53
MDS	3,600	3,708.00	1	1.030	0.00
RS2	15,953	39,882.50	2	2.500	0.00
PG	26,170	51,601.40	5	1.970	-1.50
BMIT	92,374	48,414.35	8	0.525	0.00

The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
4.25% GAP Group plc Secured € 2023	103.300	0.29
6% International Hotel Investments plc € 2024	108.000	-0.92
5.3% Mariner Finance plc Unsecured € 2024	109.000	0.00
5% Tumas Investments plc Unsecured € 2024	103.100	0.44
5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024	102.000	0.00
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025	104.050	0.00
4.35% Hudson Malta plc Unsecured € 2026	105.000	0.00
4.25% Corinthia Finance plc Unsecured € 2026	104.990	-0.01
5.9% Together Gaming Solutions plc Unsec Call Bds €2024-2026	100.000	0.00
4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026	103.610	-0.85
4% Merkanti Holding plc Secured € 2026	101.220	-0.96
5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026	101.850	1.34
3.25% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2026 Series I	103.380	0.01
4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	104.000	0.00
4% Eden Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	104.530	0.00
4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027	105.500	-0.01
4.15% Phoenicia Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2023-2028	103.930	0.03
4% SP Finance plc Secured EUR Bonds 2029	102.000	0.63
3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029	102.100	-0.20
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	99.900	0.00
3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S2 T1	99.500	-0.50

The Government Stocks traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5.1% MGS 2022(I)	113.240	0.00
5.5% MGS 2023 (I)	119.260	-0.01
3.3% MGS 2024 (I)	116.350	0.09
4.5% MGS 2028 (II)	137.900	-0.06
5.25% MGS 2030 (I)	151.080	0.72
2.5% MGS 2036 (I)	130.260	-0.17
2.1% MGS 2039 (I)	125.440	-0.24
2.4% MGS 2041 (I)	132.260	-0.23

The Prospect MTF Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
4.75% Orion Finance plc € Unsecured 2027	101.500	0.10%
5% Luxury Living Finance plc € Secured Bonds 2028	101.700	-0.20%
5.35% D Shopping Malls Finance plc € Unsecured 2028	99.350	0.00%
4.75% Gillieru Investments plc Secured Bonds 2028	103.000	0.49%
5% Smartcare Finance plc Secured € 2029	102.000	0.00%

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