{"id":105010,"date":"2018-05-01T17:10:46","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T16:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=105010"},"modified":"2026-01-27T13:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T13:24:32","slug":"buy-celtic-shares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/football-clubs\/buy-celtic-shares","title":{"rendered":"How to buy Celtic shares"},"content":{"rendered":"

Founded in 1887, Celtic is one of the most successful clubs in Scotland. Celtic (LON: CCP) is one of the few publicly traded football clubs in the world. So, it offers investors a rare opportunity to buy shares in a football club<\/a> and own a piece of the team. Buying shares in Celtic means you can fulfill a childhood dream to become a part-owner. <\/p>

Celtic revenue largely stems from matchday earnings, broadcasting rights, merchandise and European competition success (which can be hit and miss). While fan loyalty is strong, financial performance is unpredictable, with results often tied to on-pitch success and Champions League participation. Celtic is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE)<\/a> and has the ticker name of CCP. This guide will explain how to invest in the club and the risks and rewards of doing so.<\/p>

How to buy shares in Celtic<\/h3>

Celtic is a Public Limited Company (PLC) and it is listed on the London Stock Exchange. This means buying shares is fairly straightforward. Simply follow the steps below to become a shareholder.<\/p>

  1. Choose a broker or trading platform.<\/strong> Different platforms have different fees and account options, so it\u2019s important you pick the one that best suits your investing needs. You can compare a range of share-trading platforms that let you invest in football clubs below.<\/li>
  2. Open a share-trading account.<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve selected which broker or platform you\u2019d like to use, you\u2019ll need to open an account with a share-trading platform<\/a> or broker to start investing.<\/li>
  3. Deposit funds.<\/strong> All brokers will let you deposit in pounds, then will either convert your funds into US dollars or leave them as pounds. If your funds are left in pounds, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll need to pay a foreign exchange fee on each trade, which can end up costing more overall.<\/li>
  4. Buy football club shares.<\/strong> Once your account is set up and funded, you can begin buying and selling shares.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n