Market Sentiment Slows as Indexes Fall
MSE Daily Trading Report, 21 August 2025
| MSE Equity Total Return Index | 8990.190 | -0.68% |
|---|---|---|
| MSE Malta Government Stocks Total Return Index | 961.198 | -0.09% |
| MSE Corporate Bonds Total Return Index | 1167.358 | -0.11% |
- During today’s trading session nine issues were active, three advanced, four declined while the rest remained unchanged.
- The best performing equity during today’s trading session was Simonds Farsons Cisk plc (+3.31%)
- The worst performing equity during today’s trading session was Malta Properties Company p.l.c. (-8.82%)
- Simonds Farsons Cisk plc was the most liquid, as turnover reached just under €45,000.
- A total of 18 trades were executed across all traded equities for a total turnover of €70,857.
The Equities traded today were:
| Symbol Code | Volume Traded | Value Traded | Trades | Closing Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS | 5,677 | 3,008.81 | 1 | 0.530 | 1.92 |
| BMIT | 3,313 | 993.90 | 2 | 0.300 | 0.00 |
| BOV | 8,249 | 15,446.87 | 6 | 1.880 | -1.05 |
| HRV | 300 | 261.00 | 1 | 0.870 | 0.00 |
| HSB | 237 | 336.54 | 1 | 1.420 | -4.70 |
| MDS | 2,000 | 840.00 | 1 | 0.420 | -4.55 |
| MLT | 6,000 | 3,000.00 | 1 | 0.500 | 1.21 |
| MPC | 6,500 | 2,025.00 | 2 | 0.310 | -8.82 |
| SFC | 7,300 | 44,945.00 | 3 | 6.250 | 3.31 |
The Corporate bonds traded today were:
| Security Name | Closing Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6.25% AST Group plc Secured Bonds 2033 | 103.500 | -0.48 |
| 5.85% AX Group plc Unsecured € 2033 | 104.950 | -0.05 |
| 5.00% Bank of Valletta plc € Unsec Sub Bonds 2030–2035 S2 T1 | 101.490 | 0.00 |
| 4% Cablenet Communication Systems plc Unsecured € 2030 | 98.000 | 3.16 |
| 5.3% Golden Triangle plc € Secured Bonds 2030 | 101.880 | 0.00 |
| 4% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2027 | 98.030 | -1.72 |
| 3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028 | 98.000 | -1.51 |
| 6% International Hotel Investments plc 2033 | 104.750 | 0.00 |
| 5.35% MM Star Malta Finance plc Secured Bonds € 2029-31 | 100.270 | -1.16 |
| 4.5% MedservRegis plc Unsecured € 2026 | 100.000 | 2.04 |
| 4.25% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2031 | 99.000 | 0.00 |
| 4.55% St Anthony Co plc Secured € 2032 | 100.500 | 0.00 |
| 4.65% Smartcare Finance plc Secured € 2032 | 100.490 | 0.02 |
The Government bonds traded today were:
| Security Name | Closing Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 0.10% MGS 2026 (IV) | 98.230 | 0.03 |
| 3.55% MGS 2026 (V) | 101.250 | 0.00 |
| 0.90% MGS 2027 (V) | 97.500 | 0.03 |
| 3.50% MGS 2028 (VI) | 103.170 | 0.00 |
| 3.35% MGS 2029 (V) | 102.500 | -0.29 |
| 4% MGS 2032 (VII) | 105.980 | 0.07 |
| 3.50% MGS 2034 (III) | 100.000 | -0.81 |
| 3.25% MGS 2034 (IV) | 100.490 | 0.00 |
| 3.50% MGS 2035 (III) | 100.500 | 0.50 |
| 2.5% MGS 2036 (I) | 89.680 | -0.32 |
The Prospects MTF bonds traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
|---|---|---|
| 5% Busy Bee Finance plc Unsecured € 2029 | 100.000 | 0.00 |
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