Market activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) contracted sharply in August 2025, as both volumes and values traded declined from July’s levels.
Per latest data from the local bourse, a total of 45.90 million shares worth GHS 203.63 million exchanged hands during the month—representing an 87.19% slump in volume and an 88.23% drop in value compared to July.
Despite the month-on-month pullback, trading momentum remains stronger than last year. On an annual basis, volumes surged 105.54%, while value traded rose 15.76%.
Year-to-date, the market has recorded 555.02 million shares valued at GHS 2.87 billion, reflecting a 14.98% dip in volume but a striking 123.00% increase in value relative to the same period in 2024.
Indices Show Mixed Fortunes
The equities market delivered a split performance in August. The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) climbed 4.84% to close at 7,330.37 points, extending its year-to-date gain to 49.95%.
However, the GSE Financial Stock Index (GSE-FSI) slipped 0.44% to 3,411.96 points, though it remains up 43.31% since the start of the year.
