FTSE 100 share prices
- III share price
- ADM share price
- ATST share price
- AMEC share price
- AAL share price
- ANTO share price
- ABS share price
- AZN share price
- AU. share price
- AV. share price
- BAE share price
- BARC share price
- BG. share price
- BLT share price
- BP. share price
- BXB share price
- BAY share price
- BATS share price
- BGY share price
- BLND share price
Investing
Making an investment online is very easy to do due to the wonder of technology and internet dealing platforms. With most brokers you will type in a share "symbol" (all stocks have an abbreviated name or "epic" usually consisting of 3 or 4 letters like BARC - Barclays Bank) you will then be given an up to the minute bid and offer price at which point you can buy or sell the shares with the click of your mouse.
Risk
However be aware these share buys are real, and money on deposit will be taken to pay for your transactions.
Once your shares are purchased you will be given an "order" detailing the cost,taxes,charges and settlement date. Your broker should also offer an online portfolio section where you can see the current value of the shares you own at market prices. This feature is a great tool for a quick overview of the performance of your holdings.