MSE Index heads north
MSE Daily Trading Report, 21 April, 2020
The MSE Equity Total Return Index managed to recoup its previous loss as it closed 1.327% higher at 8,142.562 points. A total of 14 equities were active, of which seven advanced while another two closed in negative territory. A total turnover of €221,603 was generated over 51 transactions.
In the banking industries, Bank of Valletta plc registered a 1.96% gain as 10,987 shares changed hands over five deals. Price reached the €1.04 price level while total turnover over amounted to €11,380. Similarly, its peer, HSBC Bank Malta plc ended the session at €0.98 – translating into a 1.03% increase. Three deals involving 6,000 shares generated a total turnover of €5,880.
Lombard Bank Malta plc was also active but closed unchanged at €2.10. Total turnover stood at €20,163 as four deals involving 10,060 shares were executed.
The most liquid equity was Malta International Airport plc as a total turnover of €97,300 was recorded. Nine deals involving 19,528 shares did not impact the equity’s previous closing price of €4.98.
A sole deal of 1,600 International Hotel Investments plc resulted into a 5.04% increase, to close at €0.625. The equity generated a slim turnover.
The best performer for today’s session was MaltaPost plc as it recorded a double-digit gain of 33.33%, to close at €1.20. This was the outcome of three deals involving 3,500 shares, worth €3,877.
Simonds Farsons Cisk plc advanced by 4.38% as it closed at €8.35. A total turnover of €14,874 was generated as 1,792 shares changed ownership across eight transactions.
Similarly, retail conglomerate, PG plc, traded 1.11% higher at €1.82 as four deals involving 4,737 shares were executed. Total turnover amounted to €8,621.
Moving on to the property sector, MIDI plc enjoyed a positive session is it closed 6.84% higher at €0.406. A total of 46,750 shares were spread across four transactions, generating a total turnover of €18,773.
On the other hand, Malta Properties Company plc closed in the red at €0.55 – translating into a 7.56% decline. A single deal of 3,350 shares generated a total turnover of €1,843.
One deal of 3,000 Medserv plc shares dragged the price lower to €0.89. The equity headed the list of fallers as it declined by 11%.
BMIT Technologies plc was active but the previous closing price of €0.488 was not altered. Six deals involving 70,000 nominal generated a total turnover of €34,160.
Elsewhere, RS2 Software plc and Grand Harbour Marina plc were both active but closed unchanged at €1.90 and €0.75, respectively.
In the Sovereign Debt market, out of 10 active issues, five registered gains while another three lost ground. The 3% MGS 2040 (I) was the best performer as it closed 5.76% higher at €147.00. Meanwhile, the 4.1% MGS 2034 (I) declined by 0.33%, ending the session at €150.00.
In the Corporate Debt market, 18 issues were active, of which six headed north while another three closed in the opposite direction. The 5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 headed the list of gainers as it closed 3.16% higher at €98.00. Conversely, the 4.35% Hudson Malta plc Unsecured € 2026 lost 2.42%, ending the session at €101.00.
In the Prospects MTF market, the 5% Luxury Living Finance plc € Secured Bonds 2028 was active as it closed 0.90% lower at €99.00.
The Equities traded today were:
| Symbol Code | Volume Traded | Value Traded | Trades | Closing Price | % Change |
| BOV | 10,987 | 11,380.21 | 5 | 1.040 | 1.96 |
| HSB | 6,000 | 5,880.00 | 3 | 0.980 | 1.03 |
| LOM | 10,060 | 20,162.50 | 4 | 2.100 | 0.00 |
| SFC | 1,792 | 14,874.05 | 8 | 8.350 | 4.38 |
| IHI | 1,600 | 1,000.00 | 1 | 0.625 | 5.04 |
| MIA | 19,528 | 97,299.80 | 9 | 4.980 | 0.00 |
| MDS | 3,000 | 2,670.00 | 1 | 0.890 | -11.00 |
| GHM | 100 | 75.00 | 1 | 0.750 | 0.00 |
| MTP | 3,500 | 3,877.40 | 3 | 1.200 | 33.33 |
| RS2 | 520 | 988.00 | 1 | 1.900 | 0.00 |
| MDI | 46,750 | 18,772.50 | 4 | 0.406 | 6.84 |
| MPC | 3,350 | 1,842.50 | 1 | 0.550 | -7.56 |
| PG | 4,737 | 8,621.34 | 4 | 1.820 | 1.11 |
| BMIT | 70,000 | 34,160.00 | 6 | 0.488 | 0.00 |
The Corporate Bonds traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5% Mediterranean Investments Holding plc Unsecured € 2022 | 92.000 | 0.00 |
| 5.8% International Hotel Investments plc 2023 | 100.000 | 0.00 |
| 4.4% Von der Heyden Group Finance plc Unsecured € 2024 | 99.990 | 2.03 |
| 5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024 | 98.000 | -1.94 |
| 4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025 | 96.530 | 0.00 |
| 4.35% Hudson Malta plc Unsecured € 2026 | 101.000 | -2.42 |
| 4.25% Corinthia Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 | 99.700 | 0.00 |
| 5.9% Together Gaming Solutions plc Unsec Call Bds €2024-2026 | 98.000 | 0.00 |
| 4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026 | 99.990 | 1.00 |
| 5% Dizz Finance plc Unsecured € 2026 | 98.000 | 3.16 |
| 3.75% Premier Capital plc Unsecured € 2026 | 99.990 | 1.00 |
| 3.25% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2026 Series I | 100.000 | 0.00 |
| 3.75% Mercury Projects Finance plc Secured € 2027 | 98.000 | 0.00 |
| 4% Eden Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 | 100.000 | 0.00 |
| 4.4% Central Business Centres plc Unsecured € 2027 S1/17 T1 | 97.950 | 0.00 |
| 4.15% Phoenicia Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2023-2028 | 99.000 | 1.02 |
| 3.75% TUM Finance plc Secured € 2029 | 99.000 | -1.00 |
| 3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029 | 99.500 | 0.10 |
The Government Stocks traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5% MGS 2021(I) | 106.620 | -0.04 |
| 5.1% MGS 2029 (I) | 146.310 | 3.07 |
| 4.65% MGS 2032 (I) | 150.000 | 0.00 |
| 4.45% MGS 2032 (II) | 147.000 | 0.00 |
| 4.3% MGS 2033 (I) | 151.000 | -0.23 |
| 4.1% MGS 2034 (I) | 150.000 | -0.33 |
| 2.2% MGS 2035 (I) | 127.000 | 0.79 |
| 2.5% MGS 2036 (I) | 126.000 | 0.86 |
| 2.1% MGS 2039 (I) | 130.000 | 0.39 |
| 3% MGS 2040 (I) | 147.000 | 5.76 |
The Prospects MTF bonds traded today were:
| Closing Price | % Change | |
| 5% Luxury Living Finance plc € Secured Bonds 2028 | 99.000 | -0.90% |
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