• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
  • Login
The Vaultz News
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2DNew
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships
No Result
View All Result
The Vaultz News
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2DNew
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships
No Result
View All Result
The Vaultz News
No Result
View All Result

Bond Market Activity Rises 25.14% to GH¢1.41bn Amid Investor Caution

Stephen M.Cby Stephen M.C
May 21, 2025
Reading Time: 3 mins read
Stephen M.Cby Stephen M.C
in Securities/Markets
0
Bond Market Activity Rises 25.14% to GH¢1.41bn Amid Investor Caution

The Ghanaian secondary bond market experienced a notable uptick in trading activity during the past week, with total market turnover rising by 25.14% week-on-week to reach GH¢1.41 billion.

This increase in activity marks a positive shift in market sentiment, albeit with signs of continued caution from investors amid broader economic concerns and evolving yield dynamics.

The value of bonds traded on the secondary market climbed from GH¢1.23 billion in the previous week to GH¢1.41 billion, indicating a resurgence in investor interest, particularly in short-term instruments. Market analysts attribute this development to increased institutional rebalancing ahead of the month’s end and possible shifts in investor expectations about future interest rates and inflation.

RelatedPosts

Over GH¢39 Million Worth of Shares Change Hands in Explosive Trading Session

Liquidity Squeeze Looms as Treasury Auctions Undersubscribed Again Despite Easing Inflation

GSE Ends Week on High As Bullish Momentum Sweeps Across Market

While the rise in trading volume is a healthy signal for the bond market, analysts have been quick to note that this activity does not necessarily reflect strong investor confidence. Rather, the increased volumes are seen as part of a cautious repositioning strategy by fund managers, especially banks and institutional investors, as they seek to manage risk and optimize portfolio returns in the face of prevailing uncertainties.

February 2027 Bond Leads the Market

Among the traded instruments, the February 2027 bond emerged as the most active security, accounting for 31% of the total market volume. The bond cleared at an average Yield-To-Maturity (YTM) of 20%, reflecting market participants’ valuation of medium-term risks and return expectations.

The prominence of this particular bond suggests that investors may be seeking to lock in moderately attractive yields on instruments with a manageable duration risk. The February 2027 bond offers a relatively balanced exposure between short- and long-term maturities, making it a strategic choice for investors who remain wary of long-dated securities amid ongoing macroeconomic adjustments.

Trading activity was largely concentrated at the shorter end of the local currency yield curve, which accounted for 60% of all trades. These short-term bonds also cleared at an average YTM of 20%, a reflection of sustained demand for safer and more liquid assets.

The shorter end of the curve remains attractive to investors due to lower price volatility and quicker maturity cycles, which offer the flexibility to reinvest in potentially higher-yielding instruments as market conditions evolve. Meanwhile, the belly and tail segments of the curve – which include medium- and long-term bonds – made up the remaining 40% of the market and cleared at an average YTM of 21.33%.

Yields Edge Up on Cautious Sentiment

Despite the uptick in trading volumes, bond prices saw a marginal decline across the yield curve, resulting in a slight increase in yields. This yield adjustment suggests that investors are still adopting a cautious approach, factoring in the possibility of further economic tightening, inflationary pressures, and fiscal policy adjustments.

According to analysts, the rise in yields amid increased trading volume is indicative of a market that is active but not entirely confident. “What we’re seeing is more of a defensive play by institutional investors. While they’re participating in the market, they’re not taking aggressive positions, particularly on the longer end,” one market observer noted.

In the future, market participants expect continued activity in the bond market, supported by end-of-month portfolio rebalancing by banks and other institutional players. Rebalancing exercises are likely to drive temporary spikes in demand, particularly for short- to medium-term bonds that align with liquidity management strategies.

However, the overall outlook remains cautious. Investors will be closely watching key economic indicators, including inflation trends, central bank policy direction, and fiscal developments, to guide their investment strategies. Any signs of economic stabilization or credible fiscal consolidation could provide further impetus to market confidence and potentially spur more risk-taking in the bond market.

READ ALSO: UTAG-UG Demands Resignation Of Auditor-General

Tags: Bond Market ActivityBond Market Activity Rises 25.14% to GH¢1.41bn Amid Investor Cautionsecondary bond marketyield curveYield-To-Maturity (YTM)yields
Please login to join discussion
Previous Post

UK Suspends Trade Talks With Israel, Imposes Further Sanctions

Next Post

Ghana’s Electricity Demand to Rise in 2025 Amidst Increasing Fuel Costs 

[mc4wp_form id="1264"]

Related Posts

NSA Director-General, Ruth Seddoh
General News

NSA Launches New Digital Platform, Registration Opens Tomorrow

October 7, 2025
Carney Meets Trump In Second White House Visit
USA

Carney Meets Trump In Second White House Visit

October 7, 2025
Galamsey Now a Community Venture, CDD-Ghana Warns
General News

Galamsey Now a Community Venture, CDD-Ghana Warns

October 7, 2025
Dentaa Challenges Ghanaians to Join Grammy Recording Academy
Entertainment

Dentaa Challenges Ghanaians to Join Grammy Recording Academy

October 7, 2025
Adidome to Make History as Host of 2025 Mini Hogbe Za Celebration
General News

Adidome to Make History as Host of 2025 Mini Hogbe Za Celebration

October 7, 2025
EU Launches Preparedness Union Strategy
UK

EU New Imports Quota Plan Poses Threat To UK Steel Industry

October 7, 2025
NSA Director-General, Ruth Seddoh
General News

NSA Launches New Digital Platform, Registration Opens Tomorrow

by Evans Junior OwuOctober 7, 2025
Carney Meets Trump In Second White House Visit
USA

Carney Meets Trump In Second White House Visit

by Comfort AmpomaaOctober 7, 2025
Galamsey Now a Community Venture, CDD-Ghana Warns
General News

Galamsey Now a Community Venture, CDD-Ghana Warns

by Silas Kafui AssemOctober 7, 2025
Dentaa Challenges Ghanaians to Join Grammy Recording Academy
Entertainment

Dentaa Challenges Ghanaians to Join Grammy Recording Academy

by Esther Korantemaa OffeiOctober 7, 2025
Adidome to Make History as Host of 2025 Mini Hogbe Za Celebration
General News

Adidome to Make History as Host of 2025 Mini Hogbe Za Celebration

by Stephen M.COctober 7, 2025
EU Launches Preparedness Union Strategy
UK

EU New Imports Quota Plan Poses Threat To UK Steel Industry

by Comfort AmpomaaOctober 7, 2025
NSA Director-General, Ruth Seddoh
Carney Meets Trump In Second White House Visit
Galamsey Now a Community Venture, CDD-Ghana Warns
Dentaa Challenges Ghanaians to Join Grammy Recording Academy
Adidome to Make History as Host of 2025 Mini Hogbe Za Celebration
EU Launches Preparedness Union Strategy
[/vc_row_inner]

Recent News

  • NSA Launches New Digital Platform, Registration Opens Tomorrow
  • Carney Meets Trump In Second White House Visit
  • Galamsey Now a Community Venture, CDD-Ghana Warns
  • Dentaa Challenges Ghanaians to Join Grammy Recording Academy
  • Adidome to Make History as Host of 2025 Mini Hogbe Za Celebration
The Vaultz News

Copyright © 2025 The Vaultz News. All rights reserved.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • General News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinions
  • Economics
    • Economy
    • Finance
      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Pension
    • Securities/Markets
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Vaultz Business
    • Extractives/Energy
    • Real Estate
  • World
    • Africa
    • America
    • Europe
    • UK
    • USA
    • Asia
    • Around the Globe
  • Innovation
    • Technology
    • Wheels
  • Entertainment
  • 20MOBPL2D
  • Jobs & Scholarships
    • Job Vacancies
    • Scholarships

Copyright © 2025 The Vaultz News. All rights reserved.