Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET:CA) Gains 1.34% to lead TSX Composite Indrustrial Stocks in Early Trading on August 9

Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET:CA) is one of the best performing stocks in the industrial sector in the S&P/TSX Composite Index shortly after the opening bell on August 9. Shares of VET:CA have climbed 1.34% about 30 minutes into the session to $47.49 after closing the day prior at $46.86. It’s early, but the stock has traded as high as $47.8 and as low as $46.98 so far. Today's quick advance has come with about 59,672 shares changing hands, compared to an average 30-day volume of 469,617 for Vermilion Energy Inc.. The price is currently below the 30-day volume weighted average price of $47.42 for VET:CA. The share appreciation gives the industrial company a market capitalization of $5.46 billion based upon 116.61 million shares outstanding. It also means that Vermilion Energy has a price-to-book ratio of 2.97:1 and a price-to-earnings ratio of :1. In the past 52 weeks, shares of VET:CA have traded as low as $29.71 and as high as $49.94. Technical traders will take note that at $47.49, shares of VET:CA are trading above their 200-day MA at $38.76 and above their 50-day MA at $42.42. Technical analysts pay close attention to these key moving averages because they often serve as technical support and resistance levels and because a move through or holding above them is typically regarded as bullish. Who is Vermilion Energy? Vermilion Energy Inc is a crude oil and gas producer. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, development and optimization of producing properties in Western Canada, Europe and Australia. The company’s 516 employees are led by CEO Lorenzo Donadeo from the corporate headquarters at Suite 3500. What is the S&P/TSX Composite Index? Developed and managed by S&P Dow Jones Indices and launched in January 1977, the S&P/TSX Composite is the headline index for the Canadian equity market. Generally, when investors refer to movement in the Canadian markets, they are referring to the S&P/TSX Composite, as it is the broadest index in the S&P/TSX franchise. The index includes more than 230 of the biggest companies traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, with financials making up the most heavily weighted sector in the index, followed by energy and materials. The Toronto Stock Exchange serves as the distributor of both real-time and historical data for this index. For more information on Vermilion Energy and other companies trading on the major exchanges, as well as the over the counter markets, or to be considered for contributing content for our distribution network, visit FinancialPress.com today. All data provided by QuoteMedia, with stock data accurate as of 9:30 AM ET. FinancialPress.com is not responsible for inaccuracies in third-party supplied information. About FinancialPress.com FinancialPress.com is a leading publisher of market and investment news, commentary, proprietary research and videos from seasoned journalists, analysts and contributors covering the financial markets and global economies. Leveraging our extensive distribution network and social media presence, we have cultivated a valuable audience of engaged market enthusiasts, which in turn delivers a variety of unique opportunities for industry partnerships, corporate communications, market exposure and investment. A complete disclaimer can be viewed here.