How to buy Barclays shares

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many leading stocks have suffered significant falls in 2020. Investors looking for promising stock may consider the current Barclays share price to be a good investing opportunity. Barclays Bank PLC (LON: BARC) is one of the UK’s “Big Four” banks and part of the FTSE 100.

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Alternative ways to invest in Barclays

• Via a fund
• Via a FTSE 100 ETF

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

Barclays 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).

ETF	Icon	1-year performance (to Mar. '25)	5-year performance (to Mar. '25)	Link
Xtrackers FTSE 100 ETF 1C (XDUK)		18.70%	60.71%	Invest Capital at risk
iShares FTSE 100 ETF GBP Acc (CUKX)		18.33%	59.81%	Invest Capital at risk
Invesco FTSE 100 ETF (S100)		17.98%	59.40%	Invest Capital at risk
HSBC FTSE 100 ETF (HUKX)		14.27%	33.98%	Invest Capital at risk

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Frequently asked questions

• Where can I buy Barclays Bank (BARC) shares?

  You can buy Barclays (BARC) shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BARC) in the UK, and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BARC) in the US. Anyone that has a trading account with a broker or trading platform that offers access to the UK or US stock markets can buy and sell Barclays shares.

• What affects the Barclays (LON: BARC) share price?

  There are a range of factors affecting the Barclays share price, including the company's financial performance and future prospects, as well as the performance of the banking sector in general. As part of the FTSE 100 Index, the Barclays share price may also follow wider stock market trends.

• Should I buy Barclays shares now?

  The price of Barclays shares dropped during the coronavirus stock market crash, and the BARC share price is now at similar levels to where it was following the 2008 global financial crisis. Investors looking to buy Barclays shares will need to evaluate how the company is likely to fare in the current economic climate. If you believe Barclays is well-positioned to succeed in future, you may believe the current Barclays share price represents a good investment.

• Does Barclays pay dividends?

  • Dividend yield
  • Forward yield
  • Payout ratio

  Dividend yield: 2.7% of stock value

  Forward annual dividend yield: 2.7% of stock value

  Dividend payout ratio: 0.28% of net profits

  Barclays has recently paid out dividends equivalent to 2.70% of its share value annually.

  Barclays has paid out, on average, around 0.28% of recent net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 2.7% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), shareholders could enjoy a 2.7% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Barclays's case, that would currently equate to about 8.4 per share.

  While Barclays's payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that the company is investing more in its future growth.

  Barclays's dividend yield is perhaps best considered in relation to those of similar companies.

  • Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.LSE): 4.42% (4.42% forward annual dividend yield)
  • Metro Bank (MTRO.LSE): (does not pay dividend)
  • Banco Santander S-A (BNC.LSE): 3.56% (3.56% forward annual dividend yield)

• When does the fiscal year end for Barclays?

  Barclays's fiscal year ends in December.

• Where is Barclays based?

  Barclays's address is: 1 Churchill Place, London, United Kingdom, E14 5HP

• Have Barclays's shares ever split?

  Barclays's shares were split on a 4:1 basis on 28 April 2002. So if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 4 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Barclays shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 75% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Barclays shares which in turn could have impacted Barclays's share price.

• How to sell Barclays shares

  It's as easy to sell Barclays as it is to buy! Here's how to sell Barclays shares that you already own.

  1. Open your investment app. If you've got one with desktop access, you can log in online
  2. Go to your portfolio. This should be in the main menu
  3. Find your shares. You may be able to search your portfolio
  4. Choose how many you'd like to sell. You'll be able to review the price and see how much you'll receive
  5. Sell your Barclays shares. Your investment platform will let you know when your shares are sold

• Can you buy Barclays shares with a debit card?

  Most dealing providers will let you use your debit card to top up your account and buy shares. The main ways are with a debit card, bank transfer or with Apple/Google Pay.

• What's the easiest way to buy Barclays shares?

  The easiest way to get hold of some Barclays shares is to sign up for a share trading app and place a market order or basic order. This type of order tells the platform that you're interested, so it'll try to execute it as quickly as it can. It could take some time for the order to go through, especially if there's a lot of volatility in Barclays shares.

• Do you need to complete a W8-BEN form if you want to invest in Barclays

  If you're investing in a US stock, you'll need to complete a W8-BEN form to minimise your tax liability. Whether these are automatically handled for you depends on your broker, so it would be a good idea to check with them directly.

• What is the key financial information for Barclays?

  Barclays financials

  Revenue TTM	£24.2 billion
  Operating margin TTM	25.59%
  Gross profit TTM	£24.2 billion
  Return on assets TTM	0.42%
  Return on equity TTM	8.81%
  Profit margin	26.01%
  Book value	4.15p
  Market capitalisation more info button	£45.9 billion

  TTM: trailing 12 months

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