Investors gain N507.6bn as NGX-ASI advance by 1.28%

The Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a gain of N507.60billion at Wednesday’s trading even as the All-Share Index (ASI) crossed the 73,000 mark.

The NGX All-Share Index now at 43.21 percent advanced by 1.28 percent, closing at 73,397.71 basis points, compared to the previous day’s gain of 0.09 percent, which closed at 72,470.10 basis points.

The Nigerian equities market closed higher by 927.61 basis points, reflecting a positive market breadth.

The total volume traded advanced by 34.88 percent to close at N554.64 million, valued at N12.83 billion and traded in 7,910 deals. GTCO was the most traded stock by volume and value, with N89.45 million and N3.58 billion units traded.

The Gote Index declined by 0.10 percent to close at 183.16, while the Toni index advanced by 3.91 percent to close at 441.38 basis points.

At the close of trading, the market recorded 36 gainers, 22 losers, and 59 unchanged. MULTIVERSE topped the gainers list, while TANTALIZER topped the list of losers.