DSE turnover tops Tk1,000cr after two months as stocks extend gains
Turnover at the premier bourse rose 13.67% to Tk1,056 crore from Tk929 crore in the previous session.
Stocks at the Dhaka Stock Exchange extended their gains today (22 April), with turnover crossing the Tk1,000-crore mark for the first time in two months as investors increased purchases of oversold and fundamentally strong shares.
Turnover at the premier bourse rose 13.67% to Tk1,056 crore from Tk929 crore in the previous session, marking the highest level since 17 February, when turnover stood at Tk1,222 crore.
The benchmark DSEX index gained 41 points to close at 5,299, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose 20 points to 2,005. The Shariah-based DSES index also edged up by 3 points to finish at 1,066.
Total market capitalisation increased by Tk2,587 crore to Tk6,86,184.18 crore, reflecting stronger investor participation and improved trading activity.
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Market breadth remained sharply positive, as 213 issues advanced compared to 121 declining, with 57 stocks unchanged.
According to market insiders, the stock market had been maintaining a positive momentum following the election, but the ongoing Middle-East conflict interrupted that trend and created pressure throughout the month. As a result, the market moved into an oversold position, creating fresh buying opportunities for investors seeking fundamentally strong stocks at lower prices.
Declining yields on government securities encouraged a portion of funds to shift towards the stock market in search of better returns.
At the same time, investors are showing growing interest in December closing companies that are expected to declare attractive dividends. This buying interest has increased trading floor activity despite continued geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, leading to a higher volume of share transactions in the market.
However, large investors are still closely monitoring both domestic and international economic uncertainties. Analysts warn that if the Middle-East conflict worsens further, the market could face renewed pressure. For this reason, institutional and major investors are still maintaining a cautious investment approach despite the recent recovery in market activity.
Among the top gainers, Desh Garments led with a 9.96% rise, followed by Purabi Gen Insurance 9.95% and Samata Leather Complex, up 9.92%. Besides, Bangladesh Lamps, Bangas, Rupali Bank, Agni Systems, Monno Fabrics, Anwar Galvanising, and Mir Akhter Hossain Limited were placed at the top ten gainer list.
On the losing side, Shepherd Industries suffered the biggest drop at 7.59%, followed by Nahee Aluminum down 7.52%, and ICB Employees Provident MF 1: Scheme, which fell 7.89%.
In its daily market review, EBL Securities said that the capital bourse staged a strong recovery, buoyed by improved investor sentiment following the emerging signals of a potential ceasefire extension in the Middle East conflict, prompting continued accumulation of beaten-down scrips in anticipation of improved market momentum.
Market indices tracked a firm upward trajectory from the outset of the session with predominant buying interest, while investor participation strengthened steadily as the session progressed, driving broad-based price appreciation across most of the scrips, according to the commentary.
On the sectoral front, Engineering dominated turnover with a 17.3% share, followed by Textile at 13.9% and General Insurance at 13.5%.
Most sectors ended the session on a positive note. Financial Institutions rose 2.0%, Banks gained 1.7%, and Paper advanced 1.4%, leading the gainers.
On the other hand, a few sectors saw corrections. Tannery declined 0.7%, Ceramic fell 0.7%, and Services slipped 0.6%.
Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange also closed in positive territory today. The Selective Categories' Index gained 37.0 points, while the All Share Price Index rose 60.4 points.
