{"id":557992,"date":"2025-04-22T17:30:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T16:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=557992"},"modified":"2026-01-21T13:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:09:44","slug":"buy-ajax-shares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/football-clubs\/buy-ajax-shares","title":{"rendered":"How to buy shares in Ajax"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The pride of Amsterdam, AFC Ajax (Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax), is more than just a football club. With a rich history of \u201cTotal Football\u201d, legendary players like Johan Cruyff and a trophy cabinet brimming with silverware, Ajax has long been a symbol of style and success in European football. Whether you\u2019re a lifelong fan or just curious about investing in football stocks, Ajax shares might catch your eye.<\/p><p>Ajax NV is one of the few publicly traded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/football-clubs\">football stocks<\/a> in the world. The club is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange under the ticker symbol AJAX. The shares are priced in euros (EUR) and they\u2019re relatively easy to buy from the UK through platforms that offer access to international stocks.<\/p><h3 id=\"howto\">How to invest in Ajax<\/h3><p>AFC Ajax NV is a public limited company (PLC) listed on the Euronext stock exchange in Amsterdam. This means buying shares can be fairly straightforward, here are some simple steps to follow to become an Ajax owner and shareholder:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Choose a broker or trading platform.<\/strong> Find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/best-trading-apps\">trading platform<\/a> that best suits your investing strategy and goals. You can compare a range of investment platforms that let you invest in football clubs below.<\/li><li><strong>Open an account.<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve selected which broker or platform you\u2019d like to use, you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/open-a-share-trading-account\">open a share trading account<\/a> with the platform or broker to start investing.<\/li><li><strong>Deposit funds.<\/strong> With your account set up, the next step is to deposit funds. Most platforms will allow bank transfers or other methods, keep in mind you may need to convert your pounds to euros to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-guides\/beginners\/how-to-buy-shares\">buy shares<\/a> in Ajax.<\/li><li><strong>Buy Ajax shares.<\/strong> Once your account is set up and funded, you can begin buying or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-guides\/beginners\/how-to-sell-shares\">selling shares<\/a> in Ajax (AJAX).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.newpicks.topPicksF1 .topPicks__card { border: 2px solid #232320; border-radius: 1rem; -webkit-box-shadow: 4px 6px 0 0 #232320; box-shadow: 4px 6px 0 0 #232320; margin-right: 4px; }\n.pickfor { line-height: 20px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; background-color: #e5f7ff; border-radius: 0.9rem 0.9rem 0 0; min-height: 58px; }\n.pickpros, .gxfcydsc { font-size: 14.75px; letter-spacing: -0.1px; line-height: 21px; 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The platforms we've selected as best for each category offer stand-out features or a unique combination of elements for a specific aspect of investing. If we show a \"Promoted for\" pick, it's been chosen from among our partners and is based on factors that include special features or offers, and the commission we receive. Keep in mind that our picks may not always be the best for you \u2013 it's important to compare for yourself. More details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-reviews\/share-dealing-methodology\">full methodology<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Is it a good time to buy Ajax stock?<\/h3><div class=\"live-graph-app\" data-symbol=\"AJAX.AS\" data-time-period=\"1y\" data-annotations='{\"values\":[]}' data-annotation-periods=\"\" data-cta-disabled=\"\" data-cta-text=\"\" data-cta-target=\"\" data-country=\"uk\" data-custom-time-periods=\"\" data-selected-custom-time-period=\"\" data-template=\"default\" data-use-live-price=\"\" data-display-header=\"\" data-display-title=\"\" data-display-price=\"\"><\/div><p>Like any football club stock, Ajax\u2019s share price is influenced by more than just match results. Here are some key factors to consider if you\u2019re wondering if it\u2019s a good time to buy Ajax shares:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Domestic performance.<\/strong> Ajax plays in the Eredivisie, the top flight league for Dutch football. Although it\u2019s not a league that garners as much attention and eyeballs as some counterparts in other countries, it\u2019s still a popular league. However, after winning the title from 2018 to 2022, recent league finishes have been underwhelming, punctuated with a stunning collapse at the end of the 2024\/25 season to hand the title to PSV Eindhoven .<\/li><li><strong>European performance.<\/strong> Strong European runs (like a surprise Champions League semi-final) can boost revenue and investor confidence. However, Ajax has been knocked out in the group stages or the round of 16 in the Europa League in recent years. A return to the Champions League in 2025\/26 was also a disappointment.<\/li><li><strong>Ownership structure.<\/strong> Ajax is majority owned by the club\u2019s own association, with a relatively small free float of shares. That can mean lower liquidity but also less volatility. Ajax is a publicly traded club with no billionaire owner like some rivals, so finances are more transparent.<\/li><li><strong>Transfer market activity.<\/strong> Selling star players can bring in huge sums, but may hurt short-term team performance. For example, money for young talent can balance the books and sometimes boost the share price. However, this can also impact the results on the pitch.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Benefits of investing in Ajax stock<\/h3><p>Here are some potential advantages of buying Ajax shares:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Pride of ownership.<\/strong> Own a piece of a legendary team and a piece of Dutch football club royalty, part of the Dutch \u201cBig Three\u201d (which also includes Feyenoord and PSV). You\u2019re not just a fan, you\u2019re an investor.<\/li><li><strong>Exposure to football\u2019s growth.<\/strong> Broadcasting and merchandising revenues are rising. There\u2019s the potential for Ajax\u2019s share price to grow if they continue to develop talent and perform well in Europe.<\/li><li><strong>Player development model.<\/strong> Ajax\u2019s strategy of developing and selling young talent is a proven revenue generator.<\/li><li><strong>Global brand.<\/strong> With a big international fanbase, Ajax is a globally recognised name. For many football fans, it\u2019s a badge of honour to own a piece of the club.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Risks of investing in Ajax stock<\/h3><p>Here are some of the possible disadvantages if you\u2019re thinking about investing in Ajax shares:<\/p><ul class=\"list-3\"><li><strong>Volatility.<\/strong> Football is unpredictable and performance on the pitch can influence the stock price and hurt the Ajax share price.<\/li><li><strong>Currency risk.<\/strong> Ajax shares are priced in euros, so currency fluctuations between GBP\/EUR may impact your returns.<\/li><li><strong>Investment fees.<\/strong> You may have to pay a commission to your platform to buy shares in Ajax, and unless you use a multi-currency account, you\u2019ll likely have to pay foreign exchange (FX) fees on top.<\/li><li><strong>Limited control and low liquidity.<\/strong> As a small shareholder, you won\u2019t have much say in club decisions. So you\u2019re not going to be able to play real-life Football Manager sadly! 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When you boil things down to pure business and money-making, football clubs in general are pretty tricky to get right, it\u2019s a unique business model. <\/p><p>That said, Ajax stands out from many clubs thanks to its well-run academy, open and financial transparency, plus a solid track record of developing young talent for big-money transfers. For investors, that means there\u2019s at least some sort of a tangible business model behind the badge. However, football is still a results-driven industry, and share prices can swing wildly with every goal, trophy, or managerial change.\"<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorInfo\">\n                                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorPhoto--mobile\">\n                            <figure class=\"eeQuote__photo\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"George Sweeney, DipFA's headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo finder-avatar\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png?fit=360 360w, 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                                   <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"eeQuote__authorDetails\">\n                                                    <a class=\"eeQuote__authorName\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/author\/georgesweeney\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                George Sweeney, DipFA\n                            <\/a>\n                                                                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorTitle\">Deputy editor<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Buying Ajax shares is easier than ever and offers a unique way to connect with one of Europe\u2019s most storied clubs. While it\u2019s not the most conventional stock pick, it can be an interesting and potentially rewarding investment for your portfolio. <\/p><p>Even if you believe in the club\u2019s philosophy and future, just be sure to manage your expectations, because investing in a football club can be more of an own-goal horror story than a hopeful fairytale ending.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I buy Ajax shares from the UK?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes! Plenty of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/best-trading-apps\">best trading apps<\/a> in the UK offer access to the Euronext Amsterdam exchange where you can buy or sell Ajax shares.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Do I need to convert my money into euros?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes, in most cases your Ajax investment will be made in euros but your investing platform usually handles this automatically, just take note of the foreign exchange (FX) fees before placing a trade.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Will I get dividends from Ajax?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>It\u2019s unlikely. Like most football clubs, Ajax reinvests profits into the squad and infrastructure rather than paying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/dividend-stocks\">dividends<\/a> to investors.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Do I get voting rights as a shareholder?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes, but only if you buy \u201cordinary shares\u201d and meet the club\u2019s criteria. Most casual investors don\u2019t participate in club governance.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000004\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is investing in Ajax risky?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>To a certain degree, yes \u2013 it\u2019s a niche, emotionally driven market. But that\u2019s part of the fun! Also, every investment carries a level of risk that you need to consider carefully first. <\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"sources\" style=\"position: relative;\"><h3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Sources<\/h3>\n<div id=\"lazy0000000000\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/json\" id=\"lazyloaded-assets-json-lazy0000000000\" class=\"lazyloaded-assets-json\">{\"critical-scripts\":[],\"scripts\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.de087a0da9824e407767.js\"],\"styles\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.87684078d471e76125dd.css\"]}<\/script><\/div><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\"><p>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\u2019re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. 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