The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Composite Index declined at the close of trading on Monday, falling to 6,644.69 points, translating to a Year-to-Date (YTD) return of 35.92%.

However, the Financial Stocks Index posted a marginal gain climbing 0.98 points to close at 3,413.27 points with its YTD return at 43.37%.

Market capitalisation saw a notable increase, rising by GH¢352.79 million to GH¢141.83 billion, supported by gains in select equities.

Despite the uptick in market value, trade activity experienced a sharp decline. A total of 9,418,351 shares exchanged hands representing a 63.73% drop compared to the previous session.

The total value of trades executed stood at GH¢32,477,375.00.

Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) led the day’s gainers, appreciating to GH¢34.26 per share.

On the flip side TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana (TOTAL) recorded a decline closing lower at GH¢29.94.

Market heavyweight MTN Ghana (MTNGH) emerged as the most actively traded equity, with 9,143,644 shares traded, valued at GH¢29,718,183.00.

It was followed by CAL Bank, TOTAL, SIC Insurance, and GCB Bank, rounding up the top five most traded stocks by volume.

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