March 17, 2026/InvestmentOne Report

The equity market has sustained its positive tone this month (5.05% MTD), supported by continued buying interest in fundamentally strong and high-performing stocks. Below is a snapshot of key stocks driving market performance, alongside their month-to-date and year-to-date progress — and the impact on a ₦1,000,000 investment:
 
BUACEMENT recorded an impressive 49.18% month-to-date gain and is up 83.03% year-to-date, reflecting strong investor confidence in the cement sector and sustained demand driven by infrastructure and construction activities.
👉 ₦1,000,000 invested this month is now worth ₦1,491,800 (+₦491,800)
👉 ₦1,000,000 invested from the start of the year is now ₦1,830,300 (+₦830,300)
 
DANGCEM advanced 3.98% MTD and 33.00% YTD, supported by consistent market leadership, resilient earnings, and ongoing participation in large-scale infrastructure development.
👉 ₦1,000,000 invested this month is now ₦1,039,800 (+₦39,800)
👉 ₦1,000,000 invested from the start of the year is now ₦1,330,000 (+₦330,000)
 
ZENITHBANK gained 22.14% MTD and 79.85% YTD, driven by strong financial performance, attractive dividend expectations, and renewed investor appetite for banking stocks.
👉 ₦1,000,000 invested this month is now ₦1,221,400 (+₦221,400)
👉 ₦1,000,000 invested from the start of the year is now ₦1,798,500 (+₦798,500)
 
WAPCO rose 9.50% MTD and 62.83% YTD, benefiting from increased positioning in industrial and building materials stocks amid expectations of continued construction growth.
👉 ₦1,000,000 invested this month is now ₦1,095,000 (+₦95,000)
👉 ₦1,000,000 invested from the start of the year is now ₦1,628,300 (+₦628,300)
 
GTCO posted a 5.56% MTD increase and 36.16% YTD return, reflecting steady accumulation in tier-1 banking names, supported by strong fundamentals and consistent earnings delivery.
👉 ₦1,000,000 invested this month is now ₦1,055,600 (+₦55,600)
👉 ₦1,000,000 invested from the start of the year is now ₦1,361,600 (+₦361,600)