Falling prices dominate Trinidad stocks

January 8, 2021 by

Falling stock prices overwhelmed rising prices at the close of trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Friday, but a $1.27 price rise for First Citizens Bank pushed most market indices higher at the close after trading volume spiked 155 percent, with the value 286 percent higher than Thursday’s levels.

First Citizens Bank added $1.27 to finish at $44 on TTSE on Friday.

Trading closed with 15 active securities, up from thirteen on Thursday, ending with two stocks rising, eight declining and five ending unchanged. Trading resulted in 206,873 shares for $5,298,240 compared to 81,012 shares valued $1,372,046 on Thursday.
Trading averaged 13,792 units at $353,216 versus an average of 6,232 units at $105,542 for each security on Thursday. Trading month to date averaged 11,699 units at $297,164 compared to 11,045 units at $279,648. December closed with an average of 14,490 units at $237,988.
The T&T Composite Index advanced by 3.52 points to 1,324.89, the All T&T Index rose 3.00 points to 1,771.66, while the Cross Listed Index added 0.55 points to close at 118.71.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bids of five stocks higher than their last selling prices and two with lower offers.
Stocks rising│ First Citizens Bank climbed $1.27 to $44 after exchanging 62,985 shares and NCB Financial Group gained 12 cents to close at $8.25, with 50,000 units crossing the market.
Stocks declining│ Agostini’s lost 1 cent trading 1 share at $23.98, Angostura Holdings shed 50 cents to end at $15.50, in transferring 346 units, Endeavour Holdings shed 80 cents to finish at a 52 weeks’ low of $11.50, with an exchange of 100 units. Grace Kennedy finished 6 cents lower at $3.70, with 7,420 stock units changing hands, Guardian Holdings closed at $20.89, with a loss of 1 cent trading 95 units, Massy Holdings slipped 38 cents to $60.61, after a transfer of 54 units. Trinidad Cement lost 10 cents trading 20,000 shares at $3 and Trinidad and Tobago NGL fell by $1.10 to $15.90 after 6,177 stock units crossed the exchange.
Stocks trading firm│ Clico Investment Fund traded 21,156 shares at $25.45, First Caribbean International Bank exchanged 400 units at $7.05, National Enterprises ended at $3.15, with 390 units changing hands. Republic Financial Holdings closed at $134.99, in trading 600 units and West Indian Tobacco was unchanged at $35, with an exchange of 37,249 shares.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Trading drops on Trinidad Exchange

January 7, 2021 by

Market volume dropped 52 percent, with the value falling 83 percent and resulted in the market indices slipping modestly at the close of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange on Thursday.

Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange Head Quarters

Trading closed with 13 active securities, up from eleven on Wednesday, ending with three stocks rising, four declining and six remaining unchanged. Trading resulted in 81,012 shares for $1,372,046 compared to 168,535 shares valued $7,926,619 on Wednesday.
Trading averaged 6,232 units at $105,542 versus an average of 15,321 units at $720,602 for each security on Wednesday. Month to date averaged 11,045 units at $279,648 compared to 12,833 units at $344,316 on Wednesday. Trading in December averaged 14,490 units at $237,988.
The T&T Composite Index shed 0.27 points to 1,321.37, the All T&T Index lost 0.14 points to 1,768.66, while the Cross Listed Index was down 0.05 points to close at 118.16.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bids of three stocks higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
Stocks rising│ Clico Investment Fund gained 20 cents to close at $25.45, trading 1,128 shares, Massy Holdings rose 19 cents to $60.99, in exchanging 560 units and Trinidad Cement added 10 cents, transferring 36,627 shares to finish at a 52 weeks’ high of $3.10.
Stocks declining│ Ansa Merchant Bank declined by $1 to $40, with 10 shares changing hands, Guardian Holdings ended at $20.90 with a loss of 10 cents trading 24 units, Guardian Media slipped 40 cents to close at a 52 weeks’ low of $3, with 591 stock units changing hands and JMMB Group lost 1 cent exchanging 2,135 stocks to settle at $1.94.
Stocks trading firm│ First Citizens Bank exchanged 600 shares at $42.73, National Enterprises closed at $3.15 after trading 610 units, National Flour transferred 6,218 stock units at $2.15. Point Lisas ended at $3.12, in exchanging 394 stocks, Republic Financial Holdings closed at $134.99, with trades of 272 units and West Indian Tobacco remained at $35, with 31,843 shares changing hands.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Gains for Trinidad Stock Exchange

January 6, 2021 by

The volume of securities trading on Wednesday was marginally higher than on Tuesday with the value climbing 204 percent at the close of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange, with rising stocks edging out decliners.
The market closed with 11 securities trading, down from thirteen on Tuesday, and ended with four stocks rising, three declining and four remaining unchanged. Trading resulted in 168,535 shares for $7,926,619 compared to 166,817 shares valued $2,608,353 on Tuesday.
Trading averaged 15,321 units at $720,620 versus 12,832 units at $200,643 for each security on Tuesday. December closed with an average of 14,490 units at $237,988.
The T&T Composite Index climbed 5.78 points to 1,321.64, the All T&T Index rose 3.79 points to 1,768.80, while the Cross Listed Index gained 1.06 points to close at 118.21.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bids of six stocks higher than their last selling prices and seven with lower offers.
Stocks rising│ Angostura Holdings rose to $16, with gains of $1 transferring 1,094 units, First Caribbean International ended 80 cents higher at $7.05, in trading just 5 units. Guardian Holdings gained 37 cents to settle at $21, with 300 units changing hands and Trinidad Cement picked up 13 cents to close at a 52 weeks’ high of $3, after an exchange of 32,617 shares.
Stocks declining│ Massy Holdings shed 19 cents to close at $60.80, in trading 92,705 shares, One Caribbean Media lost 3 cents after transferring 375 units to settle at $4.82 and Republic Financial Holdings closed 1 cent lower at $134.99, with 6,641 stock units changing hands.
Stocks trading firm│ Ansa McAL traded 2,186 units at $53.50, Scotiabank closed at $58, with 707 units crossing the market, Trinidad and Tobago NGL remained at $17, after exchanging 117 units and West Indian Tobacco held firm at $35 after trading 31,788 shares.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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TTSE market index drops

January 4, 2021 by

The first day of trading in the New Year brought negative developments for the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange with the market declining after an exchange of 10 percent fewer securities with 40 percent lower value than Thursday.
The T&T Composite Index shed 7.27 points to 1,315.84, the All T&T Index declined by 7.06 points to 1,765.55, while the Cross Listed Index shed 1.02 points to close at 117.07.
The market closed with 11 securities trading, down from thirteen on Thursday, and ended with five stocks rising, four declining and two remaining unchanged. Trading resulted in 113,819 shares for $1,515,896 compared to 126,516 shares valued at $2,514,364 on Thursday, with Trinidad Cement being the volume leader with 63,700 shares or 56 percent of the day’s trades.
The average trade amounts to 10,347 units at $137,809 versus an average of 9,732 units at $193,413 for each security on Thursday. December closed with an average of 14,490 units at $237,988.
The Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bids of three stocks higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers. One stock traded at a 52 weeks’ high and one at a 52 weeks’ low.
Stocks rising│ Clico Investment Fund gained 1 cent trading 1,608 shares at $25.26, Grace Kennedy closed with gains of 5 cents at $3.85 in exchanging 180 units, Guardian Holdings rose 10 cents transferring 8,210 stock units at $21. Trinidad Cement advanced to a 52 weeks’ high of $2.87, after gaining 37 cents and trading 63,700 shares and Unilever Caribbean rose 5 cents to $16.70, with 240 units changing hands.
Stocks declining│ Angostura Holdings fell to $15, after dropping $1.40 in exchanging 750 shares, First Caribbean International Bank shed 78 cents trading 2,000 units to settle at a 52 weeks’ low of $6.25, First Citizens Bank closed at $42.73, with a loss of 46 cents transferring 250 stock units and West Indian Tobacco ended 40 cents lower at $35, exchanging 21,970 shares.
Stocks trading firm│ Massy Holdings closed at $60.99 trading 1,509 units and Trinidad and Tobago NGL exchanged 13,402 stock units at $17.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Trinidadian stocks lost just 5% in 2020

December 31, 2020 by

Stocks closed out a turbulent 2020 with a small loss on the All T&T Index that slipped just 5.16 percent for the year but down 9 percent after peaking at 1,941.56 in February, as the curtain came down on trading for the year on the Trinidad and Tobago Exchange on Thursday.
The market closed with 13 securities trading, up from 11 on Wednesday, and ended with prices of four rising, two declining and seven remaining unchanged. Trading resulted in 63 percent fewer securities changing hands than on Wednesday, with just 126,516 shares trading at $2,514,364, down from 340,242 shares for $7,205,775 on Wednesday.
The average trade amounts to 9,732 units at $193,413 versus an average of 30,931 units at $655,070 for each security on Wednesday. Trading month to date averaged 14,490 shares at $237,988 compared to 14,703 shares at $239,980 on Wednesday. November closed with an average of 18,691 shares for $276,188.
The T&T Composite Index gained 1.51 points to end at 1,323.11, the All T&T Index rose 6.37 points to 1,772.61, while the Cross Listed Index shed 0.47 points to close at 118.09.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bid of six stocks higher than their last selling prices and six with lower offers.
Stocks rising│ First Citizens Bank climbed 46 cents to $43.19 after 150 shares changed hands, National Flour gained 5 cents in trading of 3,500 shares at $2.15, One Caribbean Media rose 3 cents trading 351 stock units at $4.85 and Scotiabank traded just one unit but jumped $2 to $58.
Stocks declining│ Massy Holdings fell $4.01 to close at $60.99 trading 43 units and NCB Financial Group traded 51,024 shares and lost 2 cents in closing at $8.13.
Stocks trading firm│ Clico Investment Fund closed at $25.25, with an exchange of 1,610 stock shares, Guardian Holdings closed at $20.90 with 140 units crossing the exchange, JMMB Group closed at $1.98 with an exchange of 16,951 shares. National Enterprises ended trading of 46 shares at $3.13, Prestige Holdings exchange 7,979 shares at $7.60, Republic Financial Holdings traded 3,627 units at $134.99 and West Indian Tobacco traded 41,094 units to close at $35.40.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Trading climbs on TTSE

December 30, 2020 by

The volume of stocks trading climbed to four times with a value that was three times that on Tuesday on the Trinidad and Tobago Exchange when the market closed on Wednesday with fewer securities changing hands than previously traded.
The market closed with 11 securities trading, down from 16 on Tuesday, and ended with prices of one rising, five declining and five remaining unchanged. Trading resulted in 340,242 shares for $7,205,775 compared to 81,552 shares for $2,335,761 on Tuesday.
The average trade amounts to 30,931 units at $655,070 versus an average of 5,097 units at $145,985 for each security on Tuesday. Trading month to date averaged 14,703 shares at $239,980 compared to 14,066 shares at $223,672 on Tuesday. November closed with an average of 18,691 shares for $276,188.
The T&T Composite Index gained 4.39 points to end at 1,321.60, the All T&T Index climbed 9.73 points to 1,766.24, while the Cross Listed Index shed 0.14 points to close at 118.56.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bid of three stocks higher than their last selling prices and six with lower offers.
Stocks rising│ Massy Holdings, the sole stock rising, jumped $5 to close at a 52 weeks’ high of $65, trading 877 units, but the stock was on offer at the close, at $60.99, with 5,597 units for sale.
Stocks declining│ Ansa Merchant Bank lost 3 cents to end at $24, with 8,400 shares changing hands, First Citizens Bank fell 2 cents to $42.73 after 330 shares changed hands. Guardian Holdings slipped 10 cents to $20.90 with 213,870 units crossing the exchange, Grace Kennedy dipped 10 cents to $3.80 in trading 6,696 units and Unilever lost 5 cents trading 101,000 stock units at $16.65.
Stocks trading firm│ Clico Investment Fund closed at $25.25, with an exchange of 4,538 stock shares, NCB Financial Group traded 3,976 shares at $8.15, National Enterprises ended trading of 1,000 shares at $3.13, Republic Financial Holdings traded 5,931 units at $134.99 and Trinidad Cement closed at $2.50 with an exchange of 2,000 shares.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Stocks rise again on TTSE

December 29, 2020 by

Prices change for stocks mostly rose at the close of trading on the Trinidad and Tobago Exchange on Tuesday with fewer shares changing hands at a lower value than Monday.

Trinidad & Tobago Stock Exchange Head Quarters

The market closed with 16 securities trading, down from 8 on Monday, and ended with prices of eight rising, two declining and six ended unchanged. Trading resulted in 81,552 shares for $2,335,761 compared to 95,490 shares for $3,852,319 on Monday.
The average trade amounts to 5,097 units at $145,985 versus an average of 11,936 units at $481,540 for each security on Monday. Trading month to date averaged 14,066 shares at $223,672 compared to 14,609 shares at $228,381 on Monday. November closed with an average of 18,691 shares for $276,188.
The T&T Composite Index gained 4.15 points to end at 1,317.21, the All T&T Index climbed 7.24 points to 1,756.51, while the Cross Listed Index added 0.14 points to close at 118.70.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bid of one stock higher than their last selling prices and three with lower offers.
Stocks rising│ Angostura Holdings climbed $1.40 to $16.40 after trading 27 units, Calypso Macro Index Fund rose one cent to close at $14.01, with an exchange of 120 stock units, First Citizens Bank gained 2 cents in closing at $42.75 after 1,916 shares changed hands. Guardian Holdings rose 7 cents to $21 with 17,884 units crossing the exchange, NCB Financial Group gained 2 cents trading 1,024 shares at $8.15, Scotiabank rose $1.65 to end at $56 after trading 13,512 units. Trinidad Cement rose 5 cents to $2.50 with an exchange of 1,100 shares and West Indian Tobacco increased by 5 cents to $35.40 after trading 5,707 shares.
Stocks declining| Agostinis’ lost one cent to end at $23.99, with 8,400 shares changing hands and Massy Holdings dropped $1 to $60 trading 4,768 units.
Stocks trading firm│ Clico Investment Fund closed at $25.25, with an exchange of 150 stock shares, National Flour ended trading of 20,000 shares at $2.10, One Caribbean Media closed at $4.82 with an exchange of 1,100 shares, Point Lisas ended at $3.15 with 2,500 units changing hands, Republic Financial Holdings traded 2,738 units at $134.99 and Unilever traded 576 stock units at $16.70.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Stocks rise with limited trading on TTSE

December 28, 2020 by

The stock market indices rose on the Trinidad and Tobago Exchange on Monday after the market reopened from the break for the Christmas holiday, with Massy holdings jumping sharply by $4 as fewer securities and shares changed hands than Thursday.
The market closed with just 8 securities trading, down from 12 on Thursday, and ended with prices of two rising, one declining and five remaining unchanged. Trading resulted in 95,490 shares for $3,852,319 compared to 120,806 shares for $4,605,847 on Thursday.
The average trade amounts to 11,936 units at $481,540 versus an average of 10,067 units at $383,821 for each security on Thursday. Trading month to date averaged 14,609 shares at $228,381 compared to 14,693 shares at $235,145 on Thursday. November closed with an average of 18,691 shares for $276,188.
The T&T Composite Index gained 5.38 points to end at 1,313.06, the All T&T Index climbed 11.07 points to 1,749.27, while the Cross Listed Index dipped 0.05 points to close at 118.56.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bids of six stocks higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
Stocks rising │Clico Investment Fund rose 25 cents to close at $25.25, with an exchange of 1,100 stock units and Massy Holdings jumped $4 to $61, trading 35,201 units.  
Stocks declining│JMMB Group lost one cent to end at $1.98, with 1,000 shares changing hands.
Stocks trading firm │National Enterprises ended trading of 1,839 shares at $3.13, Trinidad and Tobago NGL ended at $17, with a transfer of 34,200 shares, Point Lisas ended at $3.15 with 2,000 units changing hands, Republic Financial Holdings traded 50 units at $134.99 and Scotiabank ended at $54.35 after trading 20,000 units.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Santa rally bypassed TTSE stocks

December 24, 2020 by

Santa Claus rally bypassed Trinidad and Tobago Exchange stocks on Thursday, leaving the market indies slipping slightly, from Wednesday’s close, with fewer shares changed hands but with a bigger consideration than Wednesday.
The market closed with just 12 securities trading, down from 15 on Wednesday, and ended with prices of four rising, three declining and five remaining unchanged. Trading resulted in 120,806 shares for $4,605,847 compared to 163,394 shares for $3,043,696 on Wednesday.
The average trade amounts to 10,067 units at $383,821 versus an average of 9,611 units at $179,041 for each security on Wednesday. Month to date averaged 14,693 shares at $235,145 compared to 14,920 shares at $227,833 on Wednesday. November closed with an average of 18,691 shares for $276,188.
The T&T Composite Index fell by 0.73 points to 1,307.68, the All T&T Index slipped 0.74 points to 1,738.20, while the Cross Listed Index dipped 0.10 points to close at 118.61.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bids of four stocks higher than their last selling prices and five with lower offers.
Stocks rising │ First Citizens Bank lost 75 cents to close at $42.50, with an exchange of 10,226 stock units. National Flour added 2 cents, trading 1,000 units at $2.10, Republic Financial Holdings gained $1.04, trading 387 units to settle at $134.99 and Scotiabank rose 35 cents to close at $54.35 after trading 38,359 units.
Stocks declining│ First Caribbean International Bank lost one cent and closed at $7.04, in trading 1,230 shares, JMMB Group lost one cent to ended at $1.99, with 4,099 shares crossing the market and Massy Holdings fell $1 $57 trading just 5 units.
Stocks trading firm│ Ansa McAL traded 18,789 units at $53.50 Grace Kennedy closed at $3.90 trading 63 shares, Trinidad and Tobago NGL ended at $17, with a transfer of 22,207 shares and Trinidad Cement closed at $2.45, with 1,000 units changing hands.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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Mixed trading for TTSE stocks

December 23, 2020 by

The amount of funds exchanged in trading hardly changed from Tuesday’s level on Wednesday, but the volume of stocks changing hands on the Trinidad and Tobago Exchange fell 38 percent, although slightly more securities changed hands.
The market closed with 17 securities trading, down from 15 on Tuesday and ended with prices of 4 rising, seven declining and six remaining unchanged. Trading resulted in 163,394 shares for $3,043,696 compared to 264,940 shares for $3,032,143 on Tuesday.
The average trade amounts to 9,611 units at $179,041 versus an average of 17,663 units at $202,143 for each security on Tuesday. Month to date averaged 14,920 shares at $227,833 compared to 15,318 shares at $231,487 on Tuesday. November closed with an average of 18,691 shares for $276,188.
The T&T Composite Index fell by 5.24 points to 1,308.41, the All T&T Index rose 1.77 points to 1,738.94, while the Cross Listed Index dipped 1.68 points to close at 118.71.
Investor’s Choice bid-offer indicator ended with the bids of six stocks higher than their last selling prices and four with lower offers.
Stocks rising│ Guardian Holdings added 33 cents trading 7 units at $20.93, Grace Kennedy rose 29 cents to $3.90 trading 3,037 shares, Prestige Holdings rose 10 cents to $7.60 while trading 11,050 shares and Republic Financial Holdings gained 15 cents trading 387 units to settle at $133.95.
Stocks declining│ Ansal Merchant Bank lost 50 cents in closing at $40 while trading 5,200 shares, Clico Investment Fund lost 25 cents to end at $25, after a transfer of 4,442 stock units, First Citizens Bank lost 75 cents to close at $42.50, with an exchange of 10,226 stock units. National Enterprises closed 27 cents lower at $3.13, with an exchange of 27,115 stock units, NCB Financial fell 37 cents to $8.13, with an exchange of 50,000 shares, Scotiabank lost 35 cents to close at $54 after trading 5,246 units and Trinidad Cement declined 15 cents to $2.45, with 1,000 units changing hands.
Stocks trading firm│ Angostura Holdings transferred 8,172 units at $15, Ansa McAL traded 3,185 units at $53.50, First Caribbean International Bank closed at $7.05, in trading 3,150 shares, JMMB Group ended at $2, with 10,049 shares crossing the market and Massy Holdings held firm at $58 trading 13,957 units. Trinidad and Tobago NGL advanced by 50 cents to $17 in a transfer of 35,411 shares.

Prices of securities trading are those for the last transaction of each stock unless otherwise stated.

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