In
the eight months to September 4, 2014, investors in Stanbic IBTC Holdings plc
achieved the largest chunk of share price growth ahead of other banking stocks,
followed by Guaranty Trust Bank plc, FCMB Group plc, and Ecobank Transnational
Incorporated plc, BusinessDay trend watch can disclose.
Between
January 3 and September 4, Stanbic IBTC plc led the basket of banking stocks
after its share price rose by N8, from N21.6 to N30.40; followed by Guaranty
Trust Bank plc which rallied by N0.43, from N28.88 to N29.31. FCMB plc
appreciated from N3.9 to N4.24, adding N0.34; while Ecobank Transnational
Incorporated plc gained N0.01, from N17 to N17.01.
While
narrowing risk spectrum in the fixed income securities is said to contribute in
making equities unattractive to investors, investment analysts continue to
