Kobo Terminal›Daily wraps›19 Aug 2026
NGX Market Wrap — ASI falls -0.36% to 240,750.47 on Wednesday, 19 August 2026
- All-Share Index
- 240,750.47 -0.36%
- Market Cap
- ₦155.42T
- Advancers / Decliners
- 28 / 29
- Volume
- 1,186,104,483
The Nigerian Exchange traded softer on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, as the All-Share Index shed 860.76 points (-0.36%) to close at 240,750.47. Market capitalisation fell by ₦555.68 billion to ₦155.42 trillion. Market breadth was negative: 28 stocks advanced, 29 declined and 90 closed unchanged. HMCALL led gainers (+10.00% to ₦3.52), followed by WAPIC (+8.44%) and UACN (+6.56%); INTENEGINS paced losers (-10.00% to ₦4.77). FTGINSURE was the most active by volume (610.68m shares), while SEPLAT led by value; total volume 1.19bn shares, value traded ₦32.50 billion, 34,491 deals. As of 20:00 WAT, Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Top movers
Top gainers
- HMCALL HMCALL +10.00% · ₦3.52
- WAPIC WAPIC +8.44% · ₦2.44
- UACN UACN +6.56% · ₦177.85
Top losers
- INTENEGINS INTENEGINS -10.00% · ₦4.77
- ARADEL ARADEL -9.99% · ₦1374.20
- UNIVINSURE UNIVINSURE -9.41% · ₦0.77
Most active
Most active by volume
- FTGINSURE FTGINSURE
- FCMB FCMB
- FIDELITYBK FIDELITYBK
Most active by value
- SEPLAT SEPLAT
- ARADEL ARADEL
- HBMNG HBMNG
Frequently asked
What is the NGX All-Share Index today, Wednesday, 19 August 2026?
The NGX All-Share Index closed at 240,750.47 — a move of -860.76 points (-0.36%) on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
How did the Nigerian stock market perform today?
The Nigerian Exchange declined on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, with the All-Share Index at 240,750.47 (-0.36%).
Which Nigerian stock gained the most today?
HMCALL (HMCALL) led gainers on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, advancing +10.00% to close at ₦3.52.
Which Nigerian stock lost the most today?
INTENEGINS (INTENEGINS) led losers on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, falling -10.00% to ₦4.77.
What is the current NGX market capitalisation?
NGX market capitalisation stood at ₦155.42 trillion at the end of trading on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Was the Nigerian stock market up or down today?
Breadth was down on Wednesday, 19 August 2026: 28 stocks advanced, 29 declined and 90 were unchanged.