MSE Index gains ground

MSE Daily Trading Report, 16 June 2020

The MSE Equity Total Return Index registered a 0.31% increase as it reached 8,264.466 points. Five equities were active, of which three advanced while the rest closed unchanged. A total turnover of €101,723 was generated across 15 transactions.

In the banking industry, HSBC Bank Malta plc headed the list of gainers as it closed at €0.96 – translating into a 2.13% change in price. Two deals involving 5,200 shares generated a total turnover of €4,992.

The most liquid equity was RS2 Software plc as total turnover stood at €58,957. The equity managed to offset its previous loss as it reached the €2.32 price level, equivalent to a 0.87% rise in price. A total of 25,680 shares were spread across six transactions.

A sole deal of 500 Simonds Farsons Cisk plc shares pushed the price 0.63% higher to €8.00. A total turnover of €4,000 was recorded.

Telecommunications company, GO plc, was active but closed unchanged at €3.50. Two deals involving 6,000 shares were executed, worth €21,000. Similarly, its subsidiary, BMIT Technologies plc traded four times over a mix of 26,300 shares, which did not impact the previous closing price of €0.49. Total turnover amounted to €12,774.

In the Sovereign Debt market, 11 issues were active, of which three headed north while another five closed in the opposite direction. The best performance was recorded by the 4.5% MGS 2028 (II) as it closed 4.52% higher at €138.00. On the other hand, the 1.5% MGS 2027 (I) lost 0.9%, ending the session at €110.00.

In the Corporate Debt market, out of 18 active issues, nine registered gains while another four traded lower. The 3.75% TUM Finance plc Secured € 2029 was up by 1% as it closed at €101.00. Conversely, the 5.75% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2025 closed 1.33% lower at €100.50.

In the Prospect MTF market, no trading activity was recorded.

 

The Equities traded today were:

Symbol Code Volume Traded Value Traded Trades Closing Price % Change
HSB 5,200 4,992.00 2 0.960 2.13
SFC 500 4,000.00 1 8.000 0.63
GO 6,000 21,000.00 2 3.500 0.00
RS2 25,680 58,956.92 6 2.320 0.87
BMIT 26,300 12,774.00 4 0.490 0.00

The Corporate Bonds traded today were:

  Closing Price % Change
5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2022 99.500 0.51
4.4% Von der Heyden Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2024 101.200 0.00
6% International Hotel Investments plc € 2024 103.000 0.98
5.75% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2025 100.500 -1.33
5.1% 6PM Holdings plc Unsecured € 2025 99.900 -0.09
4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025 102.000 0.49
4.35% Hudson Malta plc Unsecured € 2026 102.500 0.49
4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026 101.500 0.00
5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 100.000 0.01
4.8% Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 97.950 0.36
3.75% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2027 101.000 0.99
4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 100.100 0.00
4% Eden Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 101.000 0.00
3.5% Simonds Farsons Cisk plc Unsecured € 2027 107.010 0.00
4.15% Phoenicia Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2023-2028 98.500 -0.25
3.75% TUM Finance plc Secured € 2029 101.000 1.00
3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029 100.800 -0.19
3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029 98.000 0.01

The Government Stocks traded today were:

  Closing Price % Change
5% MGS 2021(I) 105.610 -0.02
5.1% MGS 2022(I) 110.770 -0.15
1.5% MGS 2027 (I) 110.000 -0.90
4.8% MGS 2028 (I) 141.000 3.68
4.5% MGS 2028 (II) 138.000 4.52
2.3% MGS 2029 (II) 114.000 0.00
5.25% MGS 2030 (I) 143.400 -0.59
4.65% MGS 2032 (I) 144.000 0.00
4.3% MGS 2033 (I) 142.000 0.00
2.5% MGS 2036 (I) 131.000 2.34
2.1% MGS 2039 (I) 127.000 -0.70

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