The Ghana Stock Exchange in 2013 experienced another outstanding performance of listed equities since its establishment in 1990. The GSE Composite Index which measures the performance of the entire market went up by 78.81%, obviously one of the best in Africa. In US dollar ($) terms it was up by 55% second to Malawi in Africa. The exceptional 2013 performance was buoyed largely by increased investor awareness and good operating results of many of the listed companies supported by the renewed investor confidence in the Ghanaian market and economy.
The Ghana Alternative Market (GAX) is a parallel market operated by the Ghana Stock Exchange. It focusses on businesses with potential for growth. The GAX accommodates’ companies at various stages of their development, including start-ups and existing enterprises, both small and medium.
Trading activity on the GSE for 2013 was very impressive; being the highest since the inception of the Exchange. The GSE Composite Index closed at 78.81% being 55.00% more than 2012 performance (23.81%). Attached is the full market report for 2013.
This is to inform you that the Central Securities Depository Ghana (CSD) and the GSE Securities Depository Company Limited (GSD) have merged into a single entity.
The Ghana Alternative Market (GAX) is a parallel market operated by the Ghana Stock Exchange. It focusses on businesses with potential for growth. The GAX accommodates’ companies at various stages of their development, including start-ups and existing enterprises, both small and medium.
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