SIC Insurance leads GSE market with 5.41% price surge

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued its upward trajectory in its latest trading session, as SIC Insurance Company emerged as the top gainer with a 5.41% increase in share price.

The positive performance contributed to modest gains in the benchmark indices, reinforcing investor confidence in the local equities market.

In the latest trading session, a total of 17 equities participated, with three recording price gains and none posting losses. SIC Insurance Company led the gainers, appreciating by 5.41% to close at GHS 0.39 per share.

The insurance firm’s strong performance signals growing investor interest in the stock, possibly influenced by improving financial results and a favorable outlook for the insurance sector in Ghana.

Following SIC Insurance, Societe Generale Ghana recorded a 1.94% gain, demonstrating continued resilience in the banking sector. Meanwhile, the NewGold Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) also posted a 1.43% gain, highlighting sustained investor demand for gold-backed securities.

The trading session saw a total volume of 290,131 shares exchanged across different counters, amounting to a market value of GHS 942,728.17. This marked a 48% decline in trading volume and a 4% dip in turnover compared to the previous session on March 12.

MTN Ghana recorded the highest volume of traded shares, with 227,639 shares changing hands. The telecommunications giant continues to be a dominant force in market activity, reflecting its strong market capitalization and investor confidence. CalBank followed with 43,995 traded shares, while SIC Insurance Company and Societe Generale Ghana recorded 12,000 and 1,390 shares, respectively.

Positive Growth

The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI), the benchmark measure of the overall market performance, inched up by 2.03 points (0.03%) to close at 6,045.42 points.

This increase represents a one-week gain of 0.57%, a four-week gain of 14.54%, and a remarkable year-to-date gain of 23.67%. The steady appreciation of the index suggests sustained investor confidence and positive sentiment toward Ghana’s stock market.

Similarly, the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI), which tracks the performance of listed financial institutions, climbed by 0.1% to settle at 2,142.13 points. The index has gained 14.76% in the last four weeks and recorded a year-to-date increase of 23.99%. This upward movement highlights the resilience of financial stocks despite economic uncertainties.

Market Leader

SIC Insurance’s strong performance stood out in the latest trading session. The company’s share price surged by 5.41%, making it the best-performing stock of the day. As a key player in Ghana’s insurance sector, SIC Insurance’s growth reflects growing investor confidence in the insurance industry, which has shown resilience amid economic fluctuations.

SIC Insurance’s impressive stock performance signals growing trust in the company’s long-term prospects, driven by strategic business expansion and the continued need for risk protection in Ghana’s economy.
Despite a slight decrease in trading volume compared to previous weeks, the market displayed solid demand for shares in key sectors. Notably, SIC Insurance led the market gains, followed by other companies that also saw positive movement.

Some of the top-performing equities of the day included SIC Insurance with its significant 5.41% increase, and other key players in the financial sector such as GCB Bank and Ecobank Ghana, both of which have also been attracting investor interest in the Ghana Stock Exchange.

Meanwhile, the GSE market continued its positive performance in 2024, with the Composite Index recording a 4-week gain of 14.76%. The sustained upward trend reflects improved market confidence, mainly driven by strong corporate performances and investor optimism in the Ghanaian economy.