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National Grid PLC (NG) is a publicly traded utilities - regulated electric business based in the UK which employs around 31,450 staff. National Grid is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and traded in sterling. Its current price of 974.80p is 6.7% down on its price a month ago (1,044.50p).
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Alternative ways to invest in National Grid
Buying shares in just one company is generally considered a riskier bet than investing in a range of investments - AKA a "diversified portfolio". Experts generally recommend holding a mix of investments in specific assets and funds. Funds are ready-made portfolios of multiple companies' shares (potentially including National Grid), and the idea is that drops in the value of one constituent company's share price might be offset by rises in others.
National Grid is a major part of the London stock exchange, so it's included in many global funds and investment trusts, as well as tracker-style exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Is it a good time to buy National Grid stock?
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Historical closes compared with the last close of 974.80
| 1 week (2024-11-08) | -4.80% |
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| 1 month (2024-10-15) | -6.67% |
| 3 months (2024-08-15) | 0.06% |
| 6 months (2024-05-15) | 5.74% |
| 1 year (2023-11-15) | 15.92% |
| 2 years (2022-11-15) | 27.43% |
| 3 years (2021-11-15) | 38.24% |
| 5 years (2019-11-15) | 56.10% |
The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.
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