MSE Daily Trading Report, 03 March, 2020

The MSE Equity Total Return Index returned to positive territory as it closed 0.270% higher, reaching 9,407.814 points. Seven equities were active, of which five registered gains while another two lost ground. A total turnover of €689,251 was generated over 40 transactions.

In the banking industry, HSBC Bank Malta plc registered the highest liquidity as total turnover amounted to €272,734.  A total of 259,631 shares were executed over 10 deals, pushing the price 1.9% higher, to close at €1.07.

Its peer, Bank of Valletta plc, was up by 0.96% as it ended the session at €1.05. Three deals involving 13,663 shares generated a total turnover of €14,260.

RS2 Software plc also registered a high liquidity as it recorded a total turnover of €272,371. Six deals with a spread of 108,922 shares were executed, which resulted in a 1.60% increase in price, reaching the €2.54 price level.

Similarly, BMIT Technologies plc was up by 0.93% to €0.545 as 13 deals with a mix of 146,620 shares were executed. Total turnover stood at €79,056.

Three deals involving 18,300 Grand Harbour Marina plc shares pushed the price upwards by 9.09%. The equity closed at €0.60 and generated a total turnover of €10,436.

On the other side of the spectrum, Malta International Airport plc lost 0.73% as it ended the session at €6.80. This was the outcome of three deals involving 5,650 shares, worth €38,503.

International Hotel Investments plc registered the largest decline in price of 1.33% as it closed at €0.74. A total turnover of €1,892 was generated as 2,557 shares change ownership over two transactions.

In the Sovereign Debt market, out of 10 active issues, four advanced while the rest traded lower. The 2.2% MGS 2035 (I) registered the best performance as it closed at €125.10, translating into a 0.08% increase in price. Conversely, the 4.3% MGS 2033 (I) registered a 0.14% decline, to close at €150.00.

In the Corporate Debt market, 16 issues were active, of which four headed north while another five closed in the red. The 5.1% 6PM Holdings plc Unsecured € 2025 headed the list of gainers as it closed 0.93% higher at €102.95. On the other hand, the 5.3% Mariner Finance plc Unsecured € 2024 lost 2.50%, ending the session at €105.30.

In the Prospects MTF market, the 5% FES Finance plc Secured € 2029 and the 5% Busy Bee Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029 were both active but closed unchanged at €101 and €104, respectively.

 

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code	Volume Traded	Value Traded	Trades	Closing Price	% Change
BOV	13,663	14,259.52	3	1.050	0.96
HSB	259,631	272,733.85	10	1.070	1.90
IHI	2,557	1,892.18	2	0.740	-1.33
MIA	5,650	38,502.50	3	6.800	-0.73
GHM	18,300	10,436.34	3	0.600	9.09
RS2	108,922	272,370.50	6	2.540	1.60
BMIT	146,620	79,055.90	13	0.545	0.93

 The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
6% Medserv plc Sec. & Grntd €  Notes 2020-2023 S1 T1	100.000	-0.01
5.3% Mariner Finance plc Unsecured € 2024	105.300	-2.50
5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024	101.500	0.00
5.1% 6PM Holdings plc Unsecured € 2025	102.950	0.93
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025	104.100	0.00
4.5% Medserv plc Unsecured € 2026	99.000	0.01
5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026	101.850	0.00
3.75% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2027	101.500	0.50
4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	104.000	0.00
4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027	104.500	0.38
4.15% Phoenicia Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2023-2028	103.930	0.00
3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029	103.000	0.00
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	100.000	-0.25
3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S1 T1	100.360	0.00
4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031	101.610	-1.26
3.75% Bank of Valletta plc Unsecured Sub € 2026-2031	102.000	-0.96

 The Government Stocks traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
4.8% MGS 2028 (I)	140.150	-0.04
4.5% MGS 2028 (II)	138.010	-0.05
5.25% MGS 2030 (I)	151.130	0.03
5.2% MGS 2031 (I)	155.480	0.05
4.65% MGS 2032 (I)	151.970	0.05
4.45% MGS 2032 (II)	149.830	-0.11
4.3% MGS 2033 (I)	150.000	-0.14
2.2% MGS 2035 (I)	125.100	0.08
2.1% MGS 2039 (I)	125.890	-0.08
3% MGS 2040 (I)	143.270	-0.03

The Prospect MTF Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% FES Finance plc Secured € 2029	101.000	0.00%
5% Busy Bee Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	104.000	0.00%

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