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

Glencore (GLEN) is a publicly traded business listed on the London Stock Exchange and traded in sterling.

How to buy shares in Glencore

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. GLEN 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: 3.27% of stock value
Forward annual dividend yield: 2.4% of stock value
Dividend payout ratio: 13% of net profits

Glencore has recently paid out dividends equivalent to 3.27% of its share value annually.

Glencore has paid out, on average, around 13% of recent net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 2.4% 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 2.4% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Glencore's case, that would currently equate to about 17 per share.

While Glencore's payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that the company is investing more in its future growth.

Glencore's dividend yield is perhaps best considered in relation to those of similar companies.
- Rio Tinto (RIO.LSE): 6.03% (4.46% forward annual dividend yield)
- BHP Group (BHP.LSE): 5.08% (3.8% forward annual dividend yield)
- Anglo American (AAL.LSE): 0.78% (0.58% forward annual dividend yield)
It's as easy to sell Glencore as it is to buy! Here's how to sell Glencore 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 Glencore shares. Your investment platform will let you know when your shares are sold

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