MSE Index edges down 0.18%
MSE Daily Trading Report, 18 August 2020
The MSE Equity Total Return Index registered a 0.184% decline as it reached 7,560.488 points. Six equities were active, of which two lost ground while another one headed north. A total turnover of €82,798 was generated across 19 transactions.
In the banking industry, three equities were active. Lombard Bank plc was the only positive performer as it traded 1.09% higher at €1.86. This was the outcome of a sole deal of 2,403 shares, worth €4,470.
Bank of Valletta plc ended the session 0.43% lower at €0.936 as 13,486 shares were spread across four transactions. Total turnover stood at €12,679. Similarly, its peer, HSBC Bank Malta plc¸ lost 1.78% as five deals involving 29,045 shares were executed. A total turnover of €24,649 was recorded.
The highest liquidity was recorded by RS2 Software plc with a total turnover of €38,675. Seven deals involving 17,246 shares did not impact the equity’s previous closing price of €2.32.
A single transaction of 750 PG plc shares did not alter the previous closing price of €1.90. Total turnover amounted to €1,425.
Malta Properties Company plc was active but closed unchanged at €0.50. One deal of 1,800 shares resulted into a total turnover of €900.
In the Corporate Debt market, 15 issues were active, of which five registered gains while the 5% GlobalCapital plc Unsecured € 2021 traded 1.03% lower at €96.00. The 4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026 headed the list of gainers as it closed 2.04% higher, reaching its par value.
In the Sovereign Bond market, out of six active issues, four closed higher while the remaining two closed unchanged. The best performance was recorded by the 1.0% MGS 2031 (II) FI May 2020 ended the session at €108.75 – equivalent to a 5.09% increase.
In the Prospects MTF market, three issues were active. The 5% Luxury Living Finance plc € Secured Bonds 2028 was the most liquid with a total turnover of €24,995.
The Equities traded today were:
| Symbol Code | Volume Traded | Value Traded | Trades | Closing Price | % Change |
| BOV | 13,486 | 12,679.48 | 4 | 0.936 | -0.43 |
| HSB | 29,045 | 24,648.75 | 5 | 0.830 | -1.78 |
| LOM | 2,403 | 4,469.58 | 1 | 1.860 | 1.09 |
| RS2 | 17,246 | 38,675.04 | 7 | 2.320 | 0.00 |
| MPC | 1,800 | 900.00 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.00 |
| PG | 750 | 1,425.00 | 1 | 1.900 | 0.00 |
The The Corporate Bonds traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5% GlobalCapital plc Unsecured € 2021 | 96.000 | -1.03 |
| 3.65% GAP Group plc Secured € 2022 | 100.060 | 0.00 |
| 6% Medserv plc Sec. & Grntd € Notes 2020-2023 S1 T1 | 99.370 | 0.00 |
| 5% Hal Mann Vella Group plc Secured € 2024 | 103.000 | 0.00 |
| 5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024 | 100.000 | 0.00 |
| 5.1% 6PM Holdings plc Unsecured € 2025 | 100.000 | 0.00 |
| 4.25% Corinthia Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 | 100.000 | 1.01 |
| 4% MIDI plc Secured € 2026 | 102.000 | 0.49 |
| 4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026 | 102.000 | 0.00 |
| 4% Merkanti Holding plc Secured € 2026 | 102.000 | 0.00 |
| 5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 | 99.000 | 0.00 |
| 4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026 | 100.000 | 2.04 |
| 4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027 | 100.500 | 0.50 |
| 3.75% Virtu Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 | 103.000 | 0.00 |
| 3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S1 T1 | 101.500 | 0.40 |
The Government Stocks traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5% MGS 2021(I) | 104.920 | 0.00 |
| 1.0% MGS 2031 (II) FI May 2020 | 108.750 | 5.09 |
| 2.5% MGS 2036 (I) | 132.000 | 0.00 |
| 2.1% MGS 2039 (I) | 126.500 | 0.40 |
| 3% MGS 2040 (I) | 143.000 | 0.35 |
| 2.4% MGS 2041 (I) | 136.000 | 1.12 |
The Prospects MTF Bonds traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5% The Convenience Shop Holding plc Unsec Call € 2026-2029 | 100.000 | -0.99% |
| 5% Luxury Living Finance plc € Secured Bonds 2028 | 99.980 | 0.00% |
| 4.75% KA Finance plc Secured Callable Bonds 2026-2029 | 100.000 | 1.01% |
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