How to buy SSE shares

A guide to investing in Scottish and Southern Energy plc, the energy sector giant based out of Perth and originally formed from two public sector stalwarts.

() is a publicly traded business based in . is listed on the . All prices are listed in .

How to buy shares in

  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. 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 SSE

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

SSE 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).

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Fund5-year performance (to August 2024)Link to invest
Xtrackers FTSE 100 (XDUK)Xtrackers icon31.44%Invest with HLCapital at risk
iShares Core FTSE 100 (CUKX)iShares icon31.39%Invest with eToroCapital at risk
Invesco FTSE 100 (S100)Invesco icon30.75%Invest with HLCapital at risk
HSBC FTSE 100 (HUKX)HSBC icon11.99%Invest with XTBCapital at risk
Amundi FTSE 100 (100D)amundi icon11.93%Invest with HLCapital at risk
iShares Core FTSE 100 (Dist)(ISF)iShares icon8.14%Invest with XTBCapital at risk
Vanguard FTSE 100 (VUKE)Vanguard icon8.07%Invest with XTBCapital at risk
Revenue TTM £10.5 billion
Operating margin TTM 39.14%
Gross profit TTM £4.4 billion
Return on assets TTM 6.57%
Return on equity TTM 16.47%
Profit margin 16.36%
Book value 8.44p
Market capitalisation £20.8 billion
EBITDA £3.5 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

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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