Trading Basics
Buy On Opening
When a trader buys at the beginning of a trading session.
Other Trading Basics
Buyback
When companies purchase their own shares.
This reduces the amount of shares issued.
AIM
Alternative Investment Market. A small cap stock market in the UK.
Lighter listing rules reduce the costs for the companies listing and seeking external equity finance.
A good starting point for growth companies not quite ready for the main LSE.
Corporate Action
An event that requires approval or notification of the shareholders of a business.
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