How to buy BP shares (and get 1 free!)

BP (LON: BP) is an oil and gas supermajor (yep, that’s the real term for it) that remains a key player in global energy, benefiting from high oil prices while navigating a shift towards renewables. The company has been around since the early 1900s and continues to be one of the biggest firms in the world in terms of revenue and profit.

Investors buying BP shares hope that its strong cash flow can keep supporting strong dividend payments. However, the transition to cleaner energy remains a long-term challenge. You need to consider oil’s ongoing profitability against climate and ESG pressures along with regulatory risks before you invest.

How to buy shares in BP

Open a brokerage account. Choose from our top broker picks or compare brokers in depth. Then, sign up on your chosen platform.
Fund your account. Add money to your account via bank transfer or debit card.
Search the platform by ticker symbol. BP in this case.
Choose an order type. Place a market order (or limit order, if you want to try to hold out for a specific price) with your preferred number of shares or investment amount.
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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Dividend yield: 5.87% of stock value
Forward annual dividend yield: 4.56% of stock value
Dividend payout ratio: 50.96% of net profits

BP has recently paid out dividends equivalent to 5.87% of its share value annually.

BP has paid out, on average, around 50.96% of recent net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 4.56% 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 4.56% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In BP's case, that would currently equate to about 33 per share.

BP's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

BP's dividend yield is perhaps best considered in relation to those of similar companies.
- Harbour Energy (HBR.LSE): 7.29% (5.59% forward annual dividend yield)
- Tullow Oil (TLW.LSE): (does not pay dividend)
- Shell (SHEL.LSE): 4.18% (3.25% forward annual dividend yield)
- Exxon Mobil (XOM.US): 2.52% (2.61% forward annual dividend yield)
- Chevron (CVX.US): 3.4% (3.53% forward annual dividend yield)
It's as easy to sell BP as it is to buy! Here's how to sell BP 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 BP shares. Your investment platform will let you know when your shares are sold

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