MSE Daily Trading Report, 06 April, 2020

The MSE Equity Total Return Index declined by a further 0.497% as it closed at 7,823.783 points. Six equities were active, of which two declined while the rest closed unchanged. A total turnover of €37,540 was generated over 15 transactions.

Telecommunications company, GO plc, registered the largest fall in price as it closed at €2.56 – translating into a 2.56% change. Two deals involving 1,00 shares were executed, worth €3,800. Meanwhile, its subsidiary, BMIT Technologies plc, traded once over 5,000 shares but closed unchanged at €0.49.

International Hotel Investments plc ended the session 2.52% lower at €0.58. The equity traded twice over a spread of 3,525 shares. Total turnover stood at €2,045.

In the banking industry, HSBC Banking Malta plc registered the highest liquidity with a total turnover of €18,525. A sole deal of 19,500 shares generated a total turnover of €18,525.

Its peer, Bank of Valletta plc saw 10,254 shares change hands across seven transactions. The bank’s previous closing price was not impacted while total turnover amounted to €8,723.

Malta International Airport plc traded twice on slim volume but closed unchanged at €5.00.

The Sovereign Debt market was highly liquid today as a total value of €900,046 was generated over 33 deals. A total of 15 issues were active, of which six headed north while another seven closed in the opposite direction. The 2.5% MGS 2036 (I) headed the list of gainers with a 1.68% increase, to close at €128.00. On the other hand, the 4.65% MGS 2032 (I) traded 0.84% lower at €146.31.

In the Corporate Debt market, out of 31 active issues, nine advanced while another eight lost ground. The best performer was the 6% Pendergardens Developments plc Secured € 2022 Series II as it closed 2.48% higher at €103.00. Conversely, the 4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026 closed 2.06% lower at the €95.00 price level.

In the Prospects MTF market, three issues were active, of which two closed in the red while the 5% Busy Bee Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029 closed 0.9% higher at €100.90.

 

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code	Volume Traded	Value Traded	Trades	Closing Price	% Change
BOV	10,254	8,722.80	7	0.850	0.00
HSB	19,500	18,525.00	1	0.950	0.00
GO	1,000	3,800.00	2	3.800	-2.56
IHI	3,525	2,044.50	2	0.580	-2.52
MIA	400	1,997.20	2	5.000	0.00
BMIT	5,000	2,450.00	1	0.490	0.00

The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5.8% International Hotel Investments plc 2021	98.000	0.00
3.65% GAP Group plc Secured € 2022	100.000	0.00
6% Pendergardens Developments plc Secured € 2022 Series II	103.000	2.48
5.3% United Finance Plc Unsecured € Bonds 2023	98.000	0.00
6% AX Investments Plc € 2024	101.850	0.34
6% International Hotel Investments plc € 2024	100.250	0.26
5% Hal Mann Vella Group plc Secured € 2024	101.000	-0.01
4.25% Best Deal Properties Holding plc Secured € 2024	98.500	0.05
5.75% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2025	100.000	0.00
4.5% Izola Bank plc € Unsecured 2025	100.000	0.00
5.1% 6PM Holdings plc Unsecured € 2025	99.900	0.00
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025	98.000	0.00
4.25% Corinthia Finance plc Unsecured € 2026	98.000	-1.01
4% MIDI plc Secured € 2026	100.000	0.00
4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026	99.990	0.00
3.75% Premier Capital plc Unsecured € 2026	97.250	-0.77
4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026	95.000	-2.06
3.75% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2027	99.500	0.51
4% Eden Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	98.000	1.03
4.5% Grand Harbour Marina plc Unsecured € 2027	100.000	0.00
4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027	100.000	2.04
3.75% Virtu Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	100.000	0.00
3.75% Bortex Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2027	100.000	0.00
3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028	94.000	-1.05
4% SP Finance plc Secured EUR Bonds 2029	97.990	1.02
3.75% TUM Finance plc Secured € 2029	100.000	0.00
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	95.000	-1.04
3.75% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2029 Series II	100.000	0.00
3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S1 T1	99.000	-1.00
4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031	100.000	1.01
3.75% Bank of Valletta plc Unsecured Sub € 2026-2031	100.000	-0.31

The Government Stocks traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5% MGS 2021(I)	106.940	-0.03
4.3% MGS 2022 (II)	109.310	-0.06
5.5% MGS 2023 (I)	117.950	0.48
4.8% MGS 2028 (I)	136.250	-0.38
4.5% MGS 2028 (II)	134.150	-0.19
2.3% MGS 2029 (II)	117.560	0.00
5.25% MGS 2030 (I)	146.130	-0.34
5.2% MGS 2031 (I)	149.950	0.23
4.65% MGS 2032 (I)	146.310	-0.84
4.45% MGS 2032 (II)	144.250	0.03
4.1% MGS 2034 (I)	144.500	-0.23
2.5% MGS 2036 (I)	128.000	1.68
2.1% MGS 2039 (I)	129.500	1.17
3% MGS 2040 (I)	140.000	0.72
2.4% MGS 2041 (I)	131.000	0.00

The Prospects MTF bonds traded today were:

	Closing Price	% Change
5.5% AST Group plc Unsecured € 2028	95.000	-5.00%
4.75% Gillieru Investments plc Secured Bonds 2028	97.790	-4.60%
5% Busy Bee Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029	100.900	0.90%

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