BW LPG shone brightest in 2015 as shipping equities underperformed the wider stock market, Clarksons Platou Securities says.

The world’s largest VLGC owner recorded the best performance among the 55 stocks covered by the investment banking division of the giant shipbroker, according to a report issued today.

Oslo-listed BW LPG has risen by 73% this year to spearhead what has been a strong 12 months for public VLGC owners.

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