This outstanding performance has positioned Ghana as a leader in the regional capital markets, driven by renewed investor confidence and heightened trading activity on the bourse.

According to the Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, Madam Abena Amoah, the market’s impressive trajectory is underpinned by renewed optimism among investors and increased participation in equities and fixed income securities.

As of May 18, 2025, the GSE Composite Index had surged by over 30 percent, while the financial stock index saw an increase of about 33 percent.

“Our index was up over 30 percent, the best in West Africa. Our financial stock index was also up by about 33 percent and there is renewed investor confidence and robust market activity” Abena Amoah.

This performance surpasses other securities markets in the West African sub-region, reflecting the strength and resilience of Ghana’s capital market amidst broader economic challenges.

A key highlight of the GSE’s Q1 performance was the substantial increase in market capitalization. Madam Amoah revealed that the total market capitalization now stands at over GHS 143 billion, representing a growth of more than 70 percent compared to the same period last year.