MSE Index ends the week in the green
MSE Daily Trading Report, 21 May, 2021
| MSE Equity Total Return Index | 8,309.976 points | 0.33% |
|---|---|---|
| MSE Malta Government Stocks Total Return Index | 1,118.878 points | -0.17% |
| MSE Corporate Bonds Total Return Index | 1,117.316 points | -0.16% |
- The best performers were Lombard Bank Malta plc (+11%), International Hotel Investments plc (+6.6%) and HSBC Bank Malta plc (+3.1%).
- The worst performers were GO plc (-4.9%), Malta International Airport plc (+1.8%) and Bank of Valletta plc (-1.1%).
- Malta International Airport plc was the most liquid as it generated a total turnover of €70,701. Six deals involving 11,000 shares were executed.
- HSBC Bank Malta plc announced the interim directors’ statement.
- The Bank had a good start to the year mainly driven by positive market movements in the insurance business and lower expected credit losses when compared to Q1 2020.
- Reported profit before tax for Q1 2021 amounted to €9.9m, which represents an increase of €16.8m compared to the loss incurred in the same period last year of €6.9m.
- Revenues were €12m higher when compared to Q1 2020. The increase in revenue is attributable to positive market impacts in the insurance manufacturing business resulting in higher insurance revenues of €13.8m.
- The bank experienced a decrease in net interest income as a result of lower interest rates and subdued demand for lending as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Click here to download announcement.
- The Bank had a good start to the year mainly driven by positive market movements in the insurance business and lower expected credit losses when compared to Q1 2020.
The Equities traded today were:
| Symbol Code | Volume Traded | Value Traded | Trades | Closing Price | % Change |
| BOV | 9,355 | 8,325.95 | 2 | 0.890 | -1.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSB | 56,174 | 45,946.83 | 15 | 0.840 | 3.07 |
| LOM | 1,750 | 3,559.60 | 3 | 2.220 | 11.00 |
| GO | 412 | 1,454.50 | 2 | 3.500 | -4.89 |
| IHI | 22,722 | 14,769.30 | 3 | 0.650 | 6.56 |
| MIA | 11,000 | 70,700.70 | 6 | 6.400 | -1.54 |
| MPC | 9,287 | 5,151.43 | 3 | 0.555 | 1.83 |
| TRI | 2,060 | 3,110.60 | 1 | 1.510 | 0.00 |
| BMIT | 20,000 | 10,000.00 | 4 | 0.500 | 0.00 |
The Corporate bonds traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5.8% International Hotel Investments plc 2021 | 100.750 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|
| 5.75% Central Business Centres plc Unsecured € 2021 S1T1 | 101.000 | 0.00 |
| 5.5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2023 | 100.020 | -1.46 |
| 5.8% International Hotel Investments plc 2023 | 103.000 | 0.01 |
| 4.4% Von der Heyden Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2024 | 100.010 | -0.98 |
| 5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024 | 102.500 | 0.00 |
| 4.25% Best Deal Properties Holding plc Secured € 2024 | 104.000 | 0.00 |
| 5.1% 6PM Holdings plc Unsecured € 2025 | 102.000 | 0.00 |
| 4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025 | 102.500 | -0.01 |
| 5.9% Together Gaming Solutions plc Unsec Call Bds €2024-2026 | 99.500 | 0.00 |
| 4% Shoreline Mall plc Secured € 2026 | 101.790 | 0.78 |
| 4% Merkanti Holding plc Secured € 2026 | 100.010 | -2.90 |
| 5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 | 98.000 | 1.03 |
| 4.8% Mediterranean Maritime Hub Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 | 100.000 | 0.00 |
| 4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 | 102.700 | 0.69 |
| 3.75% Virtu Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 | 104.000 | 0.00 |
| 3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028 | 100.500 | 0.99 |
| 4.15% Phoenicia Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2023-2028 | 100.000 | 0.00 |
| 3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029 | 99.510 | -2.35 |
| 3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S1 T1 | 103.000 | 1.48 |
| 3.5% Bank of Valletta plc € Notes 2030 S2 T1 | 103.400 | 2.38 |
| 4% Cablenet Communication Systems plc Unsecured € 2030 | 103.520 | 0.00 |
| 4.5% Shoreline Mall plc Secured € 2032 | 101.140 | -0.05 |
The Government Stocks traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5% MGS 2021(I) | 101.000 | -0.13 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5% MGS 2028 (II) | 133.250 | 0.00 |
| 5.25% MGS 2030 (I) | 142.670 | -0.92 |
| 4.65% MGS 2032 (I) | 142.550 | 0.06 |
| 4.45% MGS 2032 (II) | 140.970 | 0.28 |
| 4.3% MGS 2033 (I) | 141.270 | 0.27 |
| 4.1% MGS 2034 (I) | 140.990 | -0.75 |
| 2.5% MGS 2036 (I) | 124.000 | -0.80 |
| 2.1% MGS 2039 (I) | 129.000 | 0.00 |
| 3% MGS 2040 (I) | 134.000 | 1.13 |
| 2.4% MGS 2041 (I) | 126.000 | 0.00 |
The Prospects MTF bonds traded today were:
No trades recorded.
This article, which was compiled by Jesmond Mizzi Financial Advisors Limited, does not intend to give investment advice and the contents therein should not be construed as such. Jesmond Mizzi Financial Advisors Limited is licensed to conduct investment services by the MFSA and is a Member Firm of the Malta Stock Exchange. The directors or related parties, including the company, and their clients are likely to have an interest in securities mentioned in this article. For further information contact Jesmond Mizzi Financial Advisors Limited at 67, Level 3, South Street, Valletta, or on Tel: 21224410, or email [email protected]