The Nigerian bourse reversed its previous days gain, as the All Share Index declined by 0.38% to close at 25,312.05 index points. Thus, YTD loss currently stands at -5.71%.

Activity levels closed weak compared to the previous trading session, as total volume and value declined by -23.53% and -24.72% to close at 270.19million units and N5.29billion respectively. FBNH was the most traded stock by volume at 41.3 million units, while DANGCEM topped by value at N2.57 billion.

Market breath was slightly negative with 17 losers led by CUSTODIAN (-7.14%), against 16 gainers, topped by SKYAVN (+9.69%).

Performance across sectors closed bearish, as three out of the five major sub-indices posted losses. Decline in ACESS (-5.11%) and GUARANTY (-2.00%) spurred sustained losses in the Lenders’ Index (-2.12%), trailed distantly by the Oil & Gas (-0.39%) and Insurance index (-0.555), on the back of price decline in OANDO (-3.57%), CUSTODIAN (-7.14%) and AIICO (-5.22%).

Gains in DANGSUGAR (+6.76%), FLOURMILL (+4.25%) and DANGCEM (+1.00%) buoyed a 0.89% and 0.23% improvement in the Consumer Goods and Industrial indices respectively.

Top gainers

SKYAVN up 9.69% to close at N2.49; CILEASING up 9.28% to close at N4.85; DANGSUGAR up 6.76% to close at N15; FLOURMILL up 4.25% to close at N20.85; DANGCEM up 1.00% to close at N141.9.

Top losers

CUSTODIAN down 7.14% to close at N5.85; ACCESS down 5.11% to close at N6.5; GLAXOSMITH down 5.06% to close at N7.5; GUARANTY down 2.00% to close at N24.5; and MTNN down 1.69% to close at N116.

Outlook

Market sentiment finished bearish on Thursday, as significant profit taking was noticed, especially among financial stocks. Nairametrics envisages cautious buying of Nigerian stocks.

As audited accounts start to trickle in, companies will propose dividend payments to their shareholders as recommended by their respective boards of directors. It is also important to track these announcements to know who is eligible to collect the dividend, when it will be approved and when it will be paid. Dividend payment also affects share prices.

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Date Announced – The date the company announced dividends evidenced by a corporate action published on the website of the NSE.

Qualification date – Shareholders who own shares as of this date will receive dividends. If you buy shares and want to receive dividends make sure it is at least three days before this date. Shares get transferred to you on the basis of the T+3 rule (the date you bought plus 3 working days).

Payment date – This is when the dividend will be paid to you, either via post (dividend warrants) or direct credit to your bank accounts (e-dividend).

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Closure of Register – Only shareholders who own shares listed in their register before this date will be paid dividends.

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The Nigerian stock market extended its positive stance into the third trading session, as the All Share Index (ASI) rose marginally by 0.10 % to settle at 25,407.96 basis points, pegging Year-to-Date return at -5.33% while the market capitalization sits at N13.25 trillion.

A turnover of 353.32 million shares valued at N7.03 billion in 4,659 deals was recorded in today’s trading. FBNH was the most traded stock by volume at 50.2 million units, while NB topped by value at N2.02 billion.

Market breadth finished flat, with 19 gainers led by SKYEAVN (+9.66%) and PRESCO (+9.04%), while 19 stocks declined, topped by PZ (-9.43%).

Analyzing by sectors, the Insurance index recorded 0.05% increase as LASACO and AIICO gained +8.00% and +4.55% respectively, while losses recorded in ACCESS (-3.54%), UBA (-1.47%), GUINNESS (-5.00%), and WAPCO (-0.87%) closed the Banking, Consumer Goods and Industrial indices by -0.58%, -0.38% and -0.16% respectively. The Oil and Gas index remained flat.

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Top gainers 

SKYAVN up 9.66% to close at N2.27; PRESCO up 9.04% to close at N45.25; ETI up 7.77% to close at N5.55; STANBIC up 2.15% to close at N33.2; and MTNN up 1.29% to close at N118.

Top losers 

PZ down 9.43% to close at N4.8; CILEASING down 9.35% to close at N4.85; UACN down  8.33% to close at N7.7; GUINNESS down 5.00% to close at N19; and DANGCEM down 0.35% to close at N140.5.

Outlook 

The bullish momentum continued for the third day, passing the market capitalization resistance level of N13 trillion, triggered by favorable macro fundamentals as the price of crude gained past $40 a barrel.

Nairametrics recommends you seek counsel from a certified financial advisor when buying stocks.