Colombo equities demonstrated mixed investor sentiment yesterday.
The Benchmark Index, ASPI closed the day at 6,362.18 points, gaining 1.15 points, while the Blue Chip Index S&P SL20 decreased by 5.45 points or -0.1% to close at 3,670.78.
Foreigners took the position of net buyers for the day, recording a net foreign inflow of LKR 332mn for the day.
LOLC.N recorded the highest turnover for the day of LKR 263.4mn, followed by DIAL.N (LKR136.1mn) and JKH.N (LKR40.2mn).
The day saw turnover decrease by 58.2% to LKR 628mn compared to the last trading day.
Bank Finance and Insurance Sector managed to record the highest turnover of LKR 298.1mn for the day, followed by the Telecommunications Sector and Diversified Holdings Sector with daily turnovers of LKR 136.9mn and LKR 75.3mn respectively.
Year to date ASPI Performance stood at +2.2%, while Year to date Blue Chip Index increased by 5.0%.
Out of the 231 counters traded yesterday, 61 companies declined while 61 companies closed higher. (SC Securities)
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