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The stock market has experienced lots of volatility as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This has included insurance stocks like Aviva (AV), which have dropped in recent weeks. For some investors, the current Aviva share price may represent a good entry point, especially if they believe the company will succeed in future.
It opened the day at 251.9p, after a previous close of 247.7p. During the day the price has varied from a low of 249.9p to a high of 256.9p. The latest price was 250.4745p (25 minute delay). All prices are listed in Pence sterling.
Originally founded in 1696, Aviva plc (LON: AV) is a British multinational insurance company with over 33 million customers around the world.
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Information last updated 2020-05-31.
| Open | 251.9p | Previous close | 247.7p |
| High | 256.9p | Change | 2.775p |
| Low | 249.9p | Change % | 1.12% |
| Close | 250.4745p | Timestamp | 2020-06-01 |
| Volume | 4085861 | GMT offset | 0 |
| Industry | Insurance—Diversified | Currency symbol | p |
| Code | AV | Country name | UK |
| Type | Common Stock | Country ISO | UK |
| Name | Aviva plc | ISIN | GB0002162385 |
| Exchange | LSE | CUSIP | N/A |
| Currency code | GBX | Sector | Financial Services |
| Currency name | Pence sterling | Full-time employees | 31181 |
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Aviva stock summary
Aviva plc (LON: AV) is a British insurance company based in London and the largest general insurer in the UK. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: AV) in June 1990, and is also a component of the FTSE 100 Index as one of the 100 largest companies on the UK stock market.Where can I buy Aviva shares in the UK?
You can buy and sell Aviva shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: AV) in the UK, and can also get indirect exposure to the Aviva share price by investing in a FTSE 100 index fund or exchange-traded fund.What affects the Aviva share price?
The Aviva share price will change based on a number of factors, including the company's fundamentals, such as earnings, profits, outlook and performance, and wider stock market trends. Like with many stocks, the price of Aviva shares also declined in February and March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus stock market crash.Is now a good time to buy or sell Aviva shares?
According to analysis from investing publication The Motley Fool, Aviva's financial performance may be less impacted by the pandemic due to its position as one of the UK's largest pension managers. The Aviva share price has been relatively stable over the last decade, but has not come close to it's all-time high in 1998. Investors considering whether to buy or sell Aviva shares will need to evaluate the company's future performance, as well as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the insurance industry going forward. As the price of Aviva shares declined in early 2020, investors may see the current Aviva share price as a good entry point if they believe the company can weather the economic impacts of the pandemic.Do Aviva stocks pay a dividend?
Yes, Aviva shareholders general receive an interim and final dividend each year, which are generally paid in May, and September or November each year. On 8 April 2020, the Aviva board of directors agreed to suspend the final 2019 dividend payment, which was due to be paid in June 2020.Frequently asked questions
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