How to buy Aspen Technology shares

Aspen Technology shares have fallen -0.14% from yesterday's closing price ($198.92). Learn how to easily invest in Aspen Technology shares in the UK.

Aspen Technology Inc (AZPN) is a publicly traded software-application business based in the US. It opened the day at $198.93 after a previous close of $198.92. During the day the price has varied from a low of $198.3 to a high of $200.82. The latest price was $198.64 (25 minute delay). Aspen Technology is listed on the NASDAQ and employs 3,900 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollars.

How to buy shares in Aspen Technology

  1. Choose a platform. If you're a beginner, our share-dealing table below can help you choose.
  2. Open your account. You'll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.
  3. Confirm your payment details. You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  4. Search the platform for stock code: AZPN in this case.
  5. Research Aspen Technology shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
  6. Buy your Aspen Technology shares. 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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Fees for buying 5x Aspen Technology shares with popular platforms

Both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs presented here should be considered as a guide only. They do not incorporate stamp duty. Always refer to the platform itself for availability and pricing – which may differ from our information.

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Freetrade logo ★★★★★ £0 - £9.99 No minimum £4.79
£816.23 total
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£815.50 total
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IG Share Dealing logo ★★★★★ £0 £250 £12.27
£823.71 total
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XTB logo Not yet rated £0 No minimum £4.06
£815.50 total
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CMC Invest share dealing account logo Not yet rated £0 No minimum £4.06
£815.50 total
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Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account logo ★★★★★ £0 £1 £20.06
£831.51 total
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£814.37 total
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Is it a good time to buy Aspen Technology stock?

Only you can make the decision on the time to leap. 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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  • Pay no stamp duty on UK shares
  • Commission-free trading. Other fees may apply.

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.

Is Aspen Technology under- or over-valued?

Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value. Check out the Aspen Technology P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA

Aspen Technology's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.6414. A PEG ratio over 1 can be interpreted as meaning shares are overvalued at the current rate of growth, or may anticipate an acceleration in growth.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Aspen Technology's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

However, it's sensible to consider Aspen Technology's PEG ratio in relation to those of similar companies.

Aspen Technology's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $308.4 million (£0.0 million).

The EBITDA is a measure of a Aspen Technology's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

To put that into context you can compare it against similar companies.

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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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