Volatility in Stock Market Trading
A mixed trend has been observed since the start of the trading session. While the DSEX index rose by 8 points in the first 5 minutes, it fluctuated multiple times as the session progressed. By 10:30 AM, the DSE main index was down by 6 points from the previous day, standing at 5,085 points. Although the DSE Shariah index saw a slight increase during the same period, the DSE-30 index continued its downward trend. In the first half-hour of trading, shares and mutual fund units worth BDT 106.34 crore changed hands at the DSE.
Market analysis shows that among the participating companies in the first half, the prices of 147 increased, while 133 declined. However, the share prices of 80 companies remained unchanged. Since the morning, investors have shown significant interest in companies like Khan Brothers, City Bank, Prime Bank, and Shinepukur Ceramics. Additionally, major institutions such as Dutch-Bangla Bank, BSC, Love-ello Ice Cream, and Square Pharma secured positions in the top ten list by turnover. Although the index rose by 17 points 20 minutes into the session, it turned downward in the following 10 minutes, prompting a cautious stance among investors.
On the other hand, the situation at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) was slightly different. Thirty minutes into the session, the CASPI index rose by 10 points to stand at 14,209 points, with the momentum continuing upward. By 10:30 AM, shares and mutual fund units worth BDT 90 lakh were traded at the CSE. During this period, the prices of 17 companies increased, while 5 declined. According to data from both markets, the price fluctuations of large-cap companies are significantly impacting the overall indices today.
