Here’s result of H1 review of market indices

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has announced the results of its full year market index review for the following indices – NGX 30; NGX Lotus Islamic; NGX Pension; NGX Pension Broad Index; Corporate Governance Index; Afrinvest Bank Value Index; Afrinvest Dividend Yield Index; Meristem Growth Index; Meristem Value Index; and the five Sectoral Indices of The Exchange – NGX Banking, NGX Insurance, NGX Industrial, NGX Consumer Goods and NGX Oil & Gas.

The review has led to the entry and exit of some companies from several indices which took effect at the open of the market on Monday July 1 2024.

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Designed using the market capitalisation methodology, the indices are rebalanced on a semi-annual basis on the first business day in January and in July respectively.

Jude Chiemeka, acting CEO, NGX reiterated, ‘’The Exchange continues to blaze the trail on the path to becoming Africa’s foremost securities exchange with innovation and product development that deepens the market and boosts liquidity, thus connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.’’

Abimbola Babalola, head, Trading and Products, emphasised that ‘’NGX indices are developed, managed and rebalanced semi-annually to allow investors efficiently track market movements and properly manage investment portfolios.’’