NGX Trading Summary for Tuesday, March 18, 2025
At the close of trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) today, a total of 349.98 million shares were traded in 11,230 deals, amounting to a market value of ₦8.22 billion.
Key Trading Highlights:
• Volume Decline: The number of shares traded today fell by 27% compared to the previous trading day (Monday, March 17).
• Turnover Growth: Despite the drop in volume, the total market value of traded stocks improved by 17%.
• Deals Decline: The number of executed deals decreased by 17% compared to Monday.
• Market Capitalization: The total market capitalization of the Nigerian Exchange stands at ₦66.1 trillion.
Market Performance Overview:
Out of the 126 equities that participated in today’s trading session:
• 28 stocks recorded gains
• 22 stocks declined
• The rest remained unchanged
Top Gainers:
1. Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals – +10% (₦2.97 per share)
2. Northern Nigeria Flour Mills – +9.99%
3. Custodian & Allied – +9.69%
4. Sunu Assurances Nigeria – +7.99%
Top Losers:
1. BUA Cement – -10% (₦83.70 per share)
2. Ellah Lakes – -4.82%
3. Regency Alliance Insurance – -4.41%
4. Wema Bank – -4.19%
Most Traded Stocks (By Volume):
1. Access Holdings – 36.8 million shares
2. Universal Insurance Company – 30.1 million shares
3. Fidelity Bank – 28.9 million shares
4. Jaiz Bank – 22 million shares
Today’s market movement reflects mixed investor sentiments, with increased turnover despite a decline in trading volume and deals.
At the close of trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) today, a total of 349.98 million shares were traded in 11,230 deals, amounting to a market value of ₦8.22 billion.
Key Trading Highlights:
• Volume Decline: The number of shares traded today fell by 27% compared to the previous trading day (Monday, March 17).
• Turnover Growth: Despite the drop in volume, the total market value of traded stocks improved by 17%.
• Deals Decline: The number of executed deals decreased by 17% compared to Monday.
• Market Capitalization: The total market capitalization of the Nigerian Exchange stands at ₦66.1 trillion.
Market Performance Overview:
Out of the 126 equities that participated in today’s trading session:
• 28 stocks recorded gains
• 22 stocks declined
• The rest remained unchanged
Top Gainers:
1. Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals – +10% (₦2.97 per share)
2. Northern Nigeria Flour Mills – +9.99%
3. Custodian & Allied – +9.69%
4. Sunu Assurances Nigeria – +7.99%
Top Losers:
1. BUA Cement – -10% (₦83.70 per share)
2. Ellah Lakes – -4.82%
3. Regency Alliance Insurance – -4.41%
4. Wema Bank – -4.19%
Most Traded Stocks (By Volume):
1. Access Holdings – 36.8 million shares
2. Universal Insurance Company – 30.1 million shares
3. Fidelity Bank – 28.9 million shares
4. Jaiz Bank – 22 million shares
Today’s market movement reflects mixed investor sentiments, with increased turnover despite a decline in trading volume and deals.