How to buy United Utilities Group shares

Learn how to easily invest in United Utilities Group shares.

United Utilities Group PLC (UU) is a publicly traded utilities - regulated water business based in the UK which employs around 6,200 staff. United Utilities Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and traded in sterling. Its current price of 1,080.00p is 3.1% up on its price a month ago (1,048.00p).

How to buy shares in United Utilities Group

  1. Open a brokerage account. Choose from our top broker picks or compare brokers in depth. Then, complete an application.
  2. Fund your account. Add money to your account via bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  3. Search the platform by ticker symbol. UU in this case.
  4. Choose an order type. Place a market order or limit order with your preferred number of shares or dollar amount.
  5. Submit the order. It's that simple.
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.

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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.


Alternative ways to invest in United Utilities Group

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 United Utilities Group), and the idea is that drops in the value of one constituent company's share price might be offset by rises in others.

United Utilities Group 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 United Utilities Group stock?

Review technicals and fundamentals to help you determine if now's a good time for you to invest.

Technical analysis

View United Utilities Group's price performance, share price volatility, historical data and technicals.

Use our graph to track the performance of UU stock over time.

Historical closes compared with the last close of 1.00

1 week (2024-12-09) -99.91%
1 month (2024-11-16) -99.90%
3 months (2024-09-16) -99.90%
6 months (2024-06-16) -99.90%
1 year (2023-12-16) -99.90%
2 years (2022-12-16) -99.88%
3 years (2021-12-16) -99.89%
5 years (2019-12-16) -99.86%

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.

Finder might not agree with the analysis and we take no responsibility. We also give no representations or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this page.

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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.


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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.


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