The Royal Gazette/BSX closed up 8.83 points (0.73 per cent) at 1,218.58.

The Bank of Butterfield saw the only trading of the day, with its price up two cents (1.13 per cent) at $1.78 after 5,800 shares changed hands.

The BSX Insurance Index closed up 7.69 points (0.48 per cent) at 1,602.01.