MSE Index starts the week in the red
MSE Daily Trading Report, 25 May 2020
The MSE Equity Total Return Index started off the week in the red as it reached 7.937.601 points, translating into a 1.53% decline. A total of 11 equities were active, of which two headed north while another five closed in the opposite direction. A total turnover of €172,854 was generated across 39 transactions.
In the banking industry, Bank of Valletta plc managed to recoup its lost ground as it reached the €1.04 level once again – equivalent to a 1.96% change in price. Five deals involving 22,864 shares were executed, generating a total turnover of €23,710.
Two deals involving 8,050 Lombard Bank Malta plc shares dragged the price by 0.96% into the red, to close at €2.06. Total turnover stood at €16,583. Meanwhile, FIMBank plc headed the list of fallers as it closed 25.53% lower at $0.35 as 53,500 shares were spread over four deals.
The most liquid equity was BMIT Technologies plc as a total turnover of €41,141 was recorded. Nine deals involving 90,900 shares resulted into a 5.86% decline in price, to close at €0.45.
A sole deal of 58 Simonds Farsons Cisk plc shares pushed the price 3.11% higher to €8.30.
International Hotel Investments plc traded twice over a mix of 14,201 shares, worth €7,456. The equity lost 2.78% as it ended the session at €0.525.
In the property sector, MIDI plc registered a 7.14% decline as it reached the €0.39 price level. A total turnover of €13,453 was generated as 34,450 shares changed hands across four transactions. Meanwhile, Malita Investments plc was active but closed unchanged at €0.89. Three deals involving 18,500 shares resulted into a total turnover of €16,465.
Malta International Airport plc reached €5.00 during the session but closed unchanged at €4.94. A total of 3,400 shares were spread across four transactions, worth €16,992.
Two deals involving 11,000 Medserv plc shares did not impact the equity’s previous closing price of €0.70. Total turnover amounted to €7,700.
Similarly, RS2 Software plc’s previous closing price of €1.95 was not altered. Total turnover stood at €11,700 as 6,000 shares changed hands over three deals.
In the Sovereign Debt market, out of five active issues, three declined while the 5.1% MGS 2022(I) closed 0.01% higher at €111.24. Conversely, the 2.3% MGS 2029 (II) traded 5.1% lower, ending the session at €115.02.
In the Corporate Debt market, 15 issues were active, of which four advanced while another five lost ground. The 4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025 registered the best performance as it close 1.02% higher at €99.00. On the other hand, the 5.75% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2025 traded 1.49% lower at €99.50.
In the Prospects MTF market, the 5% HH Finance Plc Unsecured Euro Bonds 2023-2028 was active as it closed 0.01% higher at €98.00.
The Equities traded today were:
| Symbol Code | Volume Traded | Value Traded | Trades | Closing Price | % Change |
| BOV | 22,864 | 23,710.07 | 5 | 1.040 | 1.96 |
| LOM | 8,050 | 16,583.00 | 2 | 2.060 | -0.96 |
| SFC | 58 | 481.40 | 1 | 8.300 | 3.11 |
| IHI | 14,201 | 7,455.53 | 2 | 0.525 | -2.78 |
| FIM | 53,500 | 17,172.60 | 4 | 0.350 | -25.53 |
| MIA | 3,400 | 16,992.20 | 4 | 4.940 | 0.00 |
| MDS | 11,000 | 7,700.00 | 2 | 0.700 | 0.00 |
| RS2 | 6,000 | 11,700.00 | 3 | 1.950 | 0.00 |
| MDI | 34,450 | 13,453.26 | 4 | 0.390 | -7.14 |
| MLT | 18,500 | 16,465.00 | 3 | 0.890 | 0.00 |
| BMIT | 90,900 | 41,140.50 | 9 | 0.450 | -5.86 |
The Corporate Bonds traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 3.65% GAP Group plc Secured € 2022 | 100.900 | 0.00 |
| 5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2022 | 97.600 | -0.19 |
| 5.8% International Hotel Investments plc 2023 | 98.900 | -1.10 |
| 5% Hal Mann Vella Group plc Secured € 2024 | 103.000 | 0.49 |
| 4.25% Best Deal Properties Holding plc Secured € 2024 | 100.010 | 0.01 |
| 5.75% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2025 | 99.500 | -1.49 |
| 4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025 | 99.000 | 1.02 |
| 4.25% Corinthia Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 | 99.980 | -0.01 |
| 4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026 | 98.000 | -0.81 |
| 4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026 | 99.990 | 1.00 |
| 4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 | 99.900 | 0.00 |
| 4.5% Grand Harbour Marina plc Unsecured € 2027 | 100.400 | 0.00 |
| 3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028 | 95.000 | 0.00 |
| 4.15% Phoenicia Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2023-2028 | 98.450 | 0.00 |
| 4% SP Finance plc Secured EUR Bonds 2029 | 100.000 | 0.00 |
The Government Stocks traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5% MGS 2021(I) | 105.980 | -0.04 |
| 5.1% MGS 2022(I) | 111.240 | 0.01 |
| 2.3% MGS 2029 (II) | 115.020 | -5.10 |
| 5.1% MGS 2029 (I) | 141.080 | 0.00 |
| 4.1% MGS 2034 (I) | 140.830 | -0.26 |
Prospect Bonds traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5% HH Finance Plc Unsecured Euro Bonds 2023-2028 | 98.000 | 0.01 |
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