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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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Information last updated 2020-05-31.
| Open | 117.5p | Previous close | 115.24p |
| High | 119.8p | Change | 2.8p |
| Low | 116.8p | Change % | 2.43% |
| Close | 118.04p | Timestamp | 2020-06-01 |
| Volume | 21572281 | GMT offset | 0 |
| Industry | Banks—Diversified | Currency symbol | p |
| Code | BARC | Country name | UK |
| Type | Common Stock | Country ISO | UK |
| Name | Barclays PLC | ISIN | GB0031348658 |
| Exchange | LSE | CUSIP | N/A |
| Currency code | GBX | Sector | Financial Services |
| Currency name | Pence sterling | Full-time employees | 80800 |
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Barclays stock summary
Barclays plc is a British financial services company and investment bank based in London and originally founded in 1690. It is one of the "Big Four" British banks alongside HSBC, Lloyds and the Royal Bank of Scotland and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BARC) in November 1953.
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.
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