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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