Metro Bank PLC (MTRO) is a publicly traded banks-regional business based in the UK. In the week up to 23 May Metro Bank shares surged 11.15% to a closing position of 103.04p. Over the last 12 months, Metro Bank's share price has risen by 30.14% from 77.3p. Metro Bank is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and employs 4,040 staff. All prices are listed in pence sterling.
How to buy shares in Metro Bank
Choose a platform.If you're a beginner, our share-dealing table below can help you choose.
Open your account.You'll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.
Confirm your payment details.You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
Search the platform for stock code:MTRO in this case.
Research Metro Bank shares.The platform should provide the latest information available.
Buy your Metro Bank 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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Alternative ways to invest in Metro Bank
Buying shares in just one company can leave you more exposed to unexpected swings in the market than if you have a range of investments - a "diversified portfolio". Experts generally recommend having a broad mix of assets and funds that hold a ready-made portfolio of at least 50 different companies' shares, on the basis that drops in the value of some will be offset by rises elsewhere.
Metro Bank is a major part of the LSE index, so it's included in many global funds and investment trusts, as well as tracker-style exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Is it a good time to buy Metro Bank stock?
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Use our graph to track the performance of MTRO stocks over time.
Share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Metro Bank's shares have ranged in value from as little as 67.7p up to 157.8p. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (LSE average) beta is 1, while Metro Bank's is 2.0553. This would suggest that Metro Bank's shares are significantly more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent a higher risk.
To put Metro Bank's beta into context you can compare it against those of similar companies.
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You can buy or sell Metro Bank shares on the London Stock Exchange in the UK, or indirectly invest in the Metro Bank share price by buying index funds like the FTSE All-Share and FTSE SmallCap.
The MTRO share price has suffered significant drops in recent years as a result of operational issues, which may deter some investors. However, others may see today's Metro Bank share price as a good investment if they believe it can recover from its recent setbacks. In late April, analysts from Société Générale downgraded Metro Bank shares from a "buy" to a "hold" ahead of its Q1 earnings report.
The price of Metro Bank shares is influenced by factors like the bank's operational and financial performance, announcements and conduct, as well as general stock market trends. The Metro Bank share price reached its all-time high in March 2018, but has since declined. In January 2019, the Metro Bank share price dropped 75% over four months as a result of the bank failing to meet regulatory requirements, and a subsequent £350m share issue to cover the missing capital. The MTRO share price declined further in February and March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus stock market crash.
We're not expecting Metro Bank to pay a dividend over the next 12 months. However, you can browse other dividend-paying shares in our guide.
Currently 24.152% of Metro Bank shares are held by insiders and 40.755% by institutions.
Latest data suggests 4,040 work at Metro Bank.
Metro Bank's fiscal year ends in December.
Metro Bank's address is: One Southampton Row, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 5HA
Metro Bank's international securities identification number is: GB00BZ6STL67
It's as easy to sell Metro Bank as it is to buy! Here's how to sell Metro Bank that you already own.
Open your investment app. If you've got one with desktop access, you can log in online
Go to your portfolio. This should be in the main menu
Find your shares. You may be able to search your portfolio
Choose how many you'd like to sell. You'll be able to review the price and see how much you'll receive
Sell your Metro Bank shares. Your investment platform will let you know when your shares are sold
Most share dealing providers in the UK 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.
The easiest way to get hold of some Metro Bank 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 Metro Bank shares.
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.
Financials
Revenue TTM
£483.6 million
Gross profit TTM
£483.6 million
Return on assets TTM
-0.32%
Return on equity TTM
-7.3%
Profit margin
-15.03%
Book value
5.541p
Market capitalisation
£179.5 million
TTM: trailing 12 months
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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