Daily Market Report for Monday, August 4, 2025- Nigerian Stock Market Rallies Strongly as NGX Index Surges 1.99%
Dear Investor,
The Nigerian equities market started the week on a bullish note, recording significant gains across key metrics. As of August 4, 2025, the NGX All-Share Index (NGXASI) soared by 1.99%, closing at 144,071.76 points, up from its previous close of 141,263.05. This impressive movement has pushed the Year-to-Date (YTD) return to an outstanding 39.63% .
Trading Volume and Turnover Skyrocket
Market activity saw a dramatic increase in momentum:
• Total volume traded jumped by 193.91%, moving from 256.03 million shares to 752.49 million shares.
• Market turnover—the total value of shares traded—also surged by 239.37%, leaping from ₦5.35 billion to ₦18.15 billion, spread across 33,598 deals.
Market Breadth Favors Advancers
The market breadth was clearly bullish with a ratio of 2.16x, as 54 stocks advanced while 25 declined. A total of 70 companies recorded increased volume, while 69 saw volume declines, signaling broad investor interest across sectors.
Top Performing Stocks Over the Last 5 Trading Days
VETIVA S&P Nigeria Sovereign Bond ETF (VSPBONDETF) was the star performer, skyrocketing by 61.88% to close at ₦518.00. Following closely was GREENWICH Asset ETF (GREENWETF), which gained 10.00%, closing at ₦320.65.
Other notable gainers included:
• UACN with a strong 33.01% 5-day gain.
• VERITAS KAPITAL up 29.91%.
• WEMABANK and MECURE rising 23.50% and 20.42% respectively.
• Heavyweights like BUA FOODS, FCMB, and BUA CEMENT also posted healthy gains of over 14%.
Stocks That Declined the Most
On the flip side, ACADEMY PRESS PLC (ACADEMY) and TRANSCORP POWER PLC (TRANSPOWER) both led the losers’ chart with a -10.00% drop each, closing at ₦9.90 and ₦288.00 respectively.
Other key decliners included:
• JOHN HOLT which lost 9.59%,
• TOTAL Nigeria down 9.22%,
• ETI dipping 9.21%,
• and OANDO, which continues to face pressure with a -3.95% drop.
Market Insight
The sharp increase in trading volume and turnover suggests renewed investor confidence and institutional activity. The surge in ETFs like VSPBONDETF and GREENWETF points to a growing appetite for diversified investment vehicles.
As always, volatility remains a key feature of the market, and while opportunities abound, investors are advised to apply caution, stay informed, and watch for value plays.
Stay informed. Stay ahead.
Dear Investor,
The Nigerian equities market started the week on a bullish note, recording significant gains across key metrics. As of August 4, 2025, the NGX All-Share Index (NGXASI) soared by 1.99%, closing at 144,071.76 points, up from its previous close of 141,263.05. This impressive movement has pushed the Year-to-Date (YTD) return to an outstanding 39.63% .
Trading Volume and Turnover Skyrocket
Market activity saw a dramatic increase in momentum:
• Total volume traded jumped by 193.91%, moving from 256.03 million shares to 752.49 million shares.
• Market turnover—the total value of shares traded—also surged by 239.37%, leaping from ₦5.35 billion to ₦18.15 billion, spread across 33,598 deals.
Market Breadth Favors Advancers
The market breadth was clearly bullish with a ratio of 2.16x, as 54 stocks advanced while 25 declined. A total of 70 companies recorded increased volume, while 69 saw volume declines, signaling broad investor interest across sectors.
Top Performing Stocks Over the Last 5 Trading Days
VETIVA S&P Nigeria Sovereign Bond ETF (VSPBONDETF) was the star performer, skyrocketing by 61.88% to close at ₦518.00. Following closely was GREENWICH Asset ETF (GREENWETF), which gained 10.00%, closing at ₦320.65.
Other notable gainers included:
• UACN with a strong 33.01% 5-day gain.
• VERITAS KAPITAL up 29.91%.
• WEMABANK and MECURE rising 23.50% and 20.42% respectively.
• Heavyweights like BUA FOODS, FCMB, and BUA CEMENT also posted healthy gains of over 14%.
Stocks That Declined the Most
On the flip side, ACADEMY PRESS PLC (ACADEMY) and TRANSCORP POWER PLC (TRANSPOWER) both led the losers’ chart with a -10.00% drop each, closing at ₦9.90 and ₦288.00 respectively.
Other key decliners included:
• JOHN HOLT which lost 9.59%,
• TOTAL Nigeria down 9.22%,
• ETI dipping 9.21%,
• and OANDO, which continues to face pressure with a -3.95% drop.
Market Insight
The sharp increase in trading volume and turnover suggests renewed investor confidence and institutional activity. The surge in ETFs like VSPBONDETF and GREENWETF points to a growing appetite for diversified investment vehicles.
As always, volatility remains a key feature of the market, and while opportunities abound, investors are advised to apply caution, stay informed, and watch for value plays.
Stay informed. Stay ahead.