The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) extended its record-setting run on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with both benchmark indices closing higher as seven equities advanced and volume surged to its strongest level of the week so far.
The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) added 216.19 points to close at 15,401.68, building on Tuesday’s historic first-ever close above 15,000 points. The GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) rose 220.75 points to settle at 9,759.43. Market capitalisation reached GH₵282,909.83 million at the close of the 7,170th trading session, up from GH₵277,972.63 million recorded in Tuesday’s session.
Total turnover came in at 4,944,937 shares valued at GH₵29,043,604.70, a significant step up from Tuesday’s 2,503,371 shares worth GH₵24,014,498.26.
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (SCB) was the session’s standout gainer, rising GH₵6.91 to close at GH₵76.05 on volume of 18,499 shares valued at GH₵1,406,848.95. Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) followed with a GH₵7.00 advance to GH₵86.00, with 500 shares changing hands. Enterprise Group (EGL) climbed GH₵0.98 to GH₵10.90, Ghana Oil Company (GOIL) gained GH₵0.66 to GH₵7.26, SIC Insurance Company (SIC) rose GH₵0.39 to GH₵6.37, Republic Bank Ghana (RBGH) added GH₵0.32 to GH₵3.58, and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) edged up GH₵0.13 to GH₵2.04.
On the downside, Ecobank Ghana (EGH) slipped GH₵0.86 to close at GH₵56.14, while Access Bank Ghana (ACCESS) shed GH₵0.02 to GH₵46.62.
Scancom (MTNGH), the parent entity of MTN Ghana, remained the dominant force by volume, accounting for 3,220,676 shares valued at GH₵20,409,755.53, representing approximately 65 percent of the session’s total turnover value. Cal Bank (CAL) came second by volume at 1,207,043 shares, generating GH₵1,062,197.84 in value.
Since January 1, 2026, the GSE-CI has now advanced 75.61 percent while the GSE-FSI has gained 110.01 percent, maintaining Ghana’s position among the top performing equity markets in Africa this year.
The Ghana Alternative Market (GAX) recorded no trades, with all five listed counters, Samba Foods, Meridian Marshalls, Hords, Intravenous Infusions, and Digicut Production, seeing zero volume.
Trading resumes Thursday, March 12, 2026.
