{"id":4145,"date":"2020-04-20T17:14:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T17:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/buy-stocksbt\/"},"modified":"2024-04-29T11:02:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T11:02:24","slug":"buy-shares-bt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/uk\/buy-shares\/bt","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy BT Shares UK in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BT is a dominant force in the UK telecommunications, broadband, and subscription TV sectors. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and forms part of the FTSE 100 index of companies.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we explain the ins and outs of how you can buy BT shares today. We also discuss two of the popular online brokers selling BT shares, so that you can make an informed purchase within minutes.<\/p>\n<div data-accordeon class=\"toc-block\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n    <div data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-title-wrapper\">\n      <div type=\"button\" class=\"toc-btn toc-btn_main\">\n          <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/div>\n      <span class=\"toc-title\">\n        In This Guide      <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n      <ul data-accordeon-content class=\"toc-list\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <li class=\"StepProgress-item subList-in-progress\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#where_to_buy_bt_shares\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Where to Buy BT Shares<\/a>\n\n          <button data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-btn\" type=\"button\">\n        <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#060606\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <ol data-accordeon-content class=\"StepProgress-sub-list\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"TOC1sublist-where_to_buy_bt_shares\">\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#detailed_provider_overview\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Detailed provider overview<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item subList-in-progress\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#how_to_buy_bt_shares\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">How to Buy BT Shares\u00a0<\/a>\n\n          <button data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-btn\" type=\"button\">\n        <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#060606\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <ol data-accordeon-content class=\"StepProgress-sub-list\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"TOC1sublist-how_to_buy_bt_shares\">\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_1_search_for_bt_shares\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 1: Search for BT Shares<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_2_click_on_trade\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 2: Click on \u2018Trade\u2019<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_3_set-up_order_and_buy_bt_shares\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 3: Set-Up Order and Buy BT Shares<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item subList-in-progress\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#why_do_people_invest_in_bt\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Why Do People Invest in BT?<\/a>\n\n          <button data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-btn\" type=\"button\">\n        <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#060606\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <ol data-accordeon-content class=\"StepProgress-sub-list\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"TOC1sublist-why_do_people_invest_in_bt\">\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#no_longer_a_threat_of_nationalization\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">No Longer a Threat of Nationalization<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#one_of_the_highest_dividend_yields_on_the_ftse\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">One of the Highest Dividend Yields on the FTSE<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#market_leader_in_the_uk_mobile_and_internet_space\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Market Leader in the UK Mobile and Internet Space<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item subList-in-progress\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#about_bt_shares\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">About BT Shares<\/a>\n\n          <button data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-btn\" type=\"button\">\n        <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#060606\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <ol data-accordeon-content class=\"StepProgress-sub-list\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"TOC1sublist-about_bt_shares\">\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#company_and_stock_history\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Company and Stock history<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/li>      <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n    <ul data-accordeon-content class=\"toc-list\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <li class=\"StepProgress-item subList-in-progress\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#where_to_buy_bt_shares\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Where to Buy BT Shares<\/a>\n\n          <button data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-btn\" type=\"button\">\n        <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#060606\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <ol data-accordeon-content class=\"StepProgress-sub-list\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"TOC1sublist-where_to_buy_bt_shares\">\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#detailed_provider_overview\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Detailed provider overview<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item subList-in-progress\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#how_to_buy_bt_shares\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">How to Buy BT Shares\u00a0<\/a>\n\n          <button data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-btn\" type=\"button\">\n        <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#060606\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <ol data-accordeon-content class=\"StepProgress-sub-list\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"TOC1sublist-how_to_buy_bt_shares\">\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_1_search_for_bt_shares\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 1: Search for BT Shares<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_2_click_on_trade\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 2: Click on \u2018Trade\u2019<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#step_3_set-up_order_and_buy_bt_shares\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Step 3: Set-Up Order and Buy BT Shares<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item subList-in-progress\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#why_do_people_invest_in_bt\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Why Do People Invest in BT?<\/a>\n\n          <button data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-btn\" type=\"button\">\n        <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#060606\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <ol data-accordeon-content class=\"StepProgress-sub-list\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"TOC1sublist-why_do_people_invest_in_bt\">\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#no_longer_a_threat_of_nationalization\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">No Longer a Threat of Nationalization<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#one_of_the_highest_dividend_yields_on_the_ftse\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">One of the Highest Dividend Yields on the FTSE<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#market_leader_in_the_uk_mobile_and_internet_space\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Market Leader in the UK Mobile and Internet Space<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item subList-in-progress\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#about_bt_shares\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">About BT Shares<\/a>\n\n          <button data-accordeon-title class=\"toc-btn\" type=\"button\">\n        <svg width=\"12\" height=\"6\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 8\" class=\"icon\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M1 1L7 7L13 1\" stroke=\"#060606\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <ol data-accordeon-content class=\"StepProgress-sub-list\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"TOC1sublist-about_bt_shares\">\n                <li class=\"StepProgress-sub-item\">\n            <a href=\"#company_and_stock_history\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"3\">Company and Stock history<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/li>  <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n  <div data-accordeon-item>\n  <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\" >\n    <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"btn-handleTocScrollToTitle StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ<\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/li>    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"where_to_buy_bt_shares\">Where to Buy BT Shares<\/h2>\n<p>With hundreds of online <a href=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/stock-brokers\">stock brokers<\/a> giving you unfettered access to the London Stock Exchange, knowing which platform to sign up with can be challenging. This is why we have nailed a list of popular <a href=\"https:\/\/learnbonds.com\/stock-trading\">stock trading<\/a> sites down to just one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"provider-list-container-0\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"detailed_provider_overview\">Detailed provider overview<\/h3>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic inContentColor--learnbonds fc-row\">\n                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"container p-0\">\n                                <div class=\"row mb-lg-3 inContentProviderStatic--headerRow\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"inContentProviderStatic--title\"><strong>Plus500<\/strong><\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div><!--\/.row-->\n                                <div class=\"row mb-3 pt-sm-3 pt-md-3 pt-lg-0\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 col-sm-8 col-lg-9\">\n                                        <div class=\"inContentProviderStatic--descriptions\">\n                                            <p><p><\/p>\n<p>Plus500 is a UK forex and CFD broker that gives you access to more than 2,000 publicly-listed companies, including that of BT. However where you will own the underlying stocks, Plus500 allows you to trade shares via CFDs. This means that you will be able to apply leverages of up to 5:1 when buying BT stock; a \u00a3200 balance would allow you to trade with \u00a31,000.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, CFDs permit short-selling, which is perfect if you think the price of BT is likely to go down. Conversely, you won't benefit from the dividend payments that BT pays every six months when you trade CFDs. Nevertheless, Plus500 operates in a heavily regulated environment, which includes licenses with the FCA, CySEC, MAS, and ASIC. Its parent company is also listed on the London Stock Exchange, which adds an extra layer of security to your funds.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to trading, the broker does not charge any commission fees but makes money through the buy\/ sell price spread. If you like the sound of Plus500, you can easily open an account via your desktop or mobile device in minutes, and deposit methods include a debit\/credit card, bank account, or Paypal. 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Once BT loads up, click on the corresponding result.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step_2_click_on_trade\">Step 2: Click on \u2018Trade\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>Next, click on the \u2018Trade\u2019 button.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step_3_set-up_order_and_buy_bt_shares\">Step 3: Set-Up Order and Buy BT Shares<\/h3>\n<p>You will now be asked to place an order. As you are looking to buy BT stocks, make sure this is set as a \u2018buy order\u2019. If you want to short-sell BT shares, change this to a \u2018sell order\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The other metrics that you will need to enter are listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amount: <\/strong>You don\u2019t need to buy whole BT shares at trading platforms that support fractional investing, so simply enter the amount that you want to invest in dollars. In our example, we are buying $100 worth of BT stock.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set Rate: <\/strong>If you\u2019re happy to take the current market price of BT, leave the order box set as a \u2018market order\u2019. If you want to enter at a certain price, change this to a \u2018limit order\u2019 and enter the price that you want the trade executed at.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stop Loss: <\/strong>Enter the price that you want your order closed at if the markets go against you. Although not compulsory, this will mitigate your risks in the event BT stocks go down in value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take Profit: <\/strong>Got a price target in mind? If so, set up a take-profit order. If its triggered, your profits will be locked-in automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, click on \u2018Buy\u2019 to complete your BT stock order.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why_do_people_invest_in_bt\">Why Do People Invest in BT?<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"no_longer_a_threat_of_nationalization\">No Longer a Threat of Nationalization<\/h3>\n<p>In the build-up to the UK General Election of 2019, one of the main pledges of the Labour Party was to engage in a series of nationalization. Among a number of other large-scale businesses, this was also rumored to include BT. Fortunately for investors, Labour\u2019s failure to obtain the keys to Downing Street means that the threat of nationalization is no longer on the table.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"one_of_the_highest_dividend_yields_on_the_ftse\">One of the Highest Dividend Yields on the FTSE<\/h3>\n<p>The company is still one of the most generous in this department, with recent dividends amounting to a yield of 10.8%. This is much higher than other companies in this sector and significantly more attractive than the annual FTSE dividend yield of 4.3%.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"market_leader_in_the_uk_mobile_and_internet_space\">Market Leader in the UK Mobile and Internet Space<\/h3>\n<p>Although not by a considerable amount, BT still has the largest market share in the UK mobile and internet space. Regarding the former, this stands at 28%, with o2 next-in-line. And the former \u2013 BT holds a 26% lead in the internet space, with Sky just behind at 24%.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"about_bt_shares\">About BT Shares<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"company_and_stock_history\">Company and Stock history<\/h3>\n<p>BT is the largest supplier of consumer internet, mobile, and fixed-line telephone services in the UK. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and it\u2019s \u00a323 billion market capitalization ensures that it retains its place on the FTSE 100 index. BT now operates in over 180 countries, with more than 106,000 employees under its belt. In a time not so long ago, BT was involved exclusively in the fixed-line telephone space.<\/p>\n<p>However, and fully in-line with the growth of mobile telecommunication, BT quickly diversified into other areas. On top of launching its own mobile network, the company is now the largest UK provider of home internet. The company first went public in 1991. For those old enough to remember, BT was one fo the first PLCs to target the retail client space. By this, we mean it engaged in a huge marketing campaign via newspaper and TV ads to convince everyday consumers to invest. Its subsequent IPO priced BT stocks at \u00a31.10 per share.<\/p>\n<p>The company then initiated a rights issue in 2001 on a 3-for-10 basis. This was well-received, with just under 90% of current shareholders deciding to buy more. BT shares hit an all-time high price of \u00a310.05 in 1999. As of April 2020, you can buy BT stocks at \u00a31.20 per share \u2013 which is just a fraction above its IPO listing. With that said, the company has previously engaged in a stock split \u2013 as well as the previously mentioned rights issue \u2013 so this should be taken into account.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class='man_faq_sec' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage'> <\/time><time itemprop=\"dateModified\" datetime=\"2020-04-21 14:25:56\"><\/time><script>jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n\t\t\tjQuery('.accordionButton').on('click', function() {\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\/\/REMOVE THE ON CLASS FROM ALL BUTTONS\r\n\t\t\t\tjQuery('.accordionButton').removeClass('on');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\/\/NO MATTER WHAT WE CLOSE ALL OPEN SLIDES\r\n\t\t\t\tjQuery('.accordionContent').slideUp('normal');\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\/\/IF THE NEXT SLIDE WASN'T OPEN THEN OPEN IT\r\n\t\t\t\tif(jQuery(this).closest('.ms_faq').find('.accordionContent').is(':hidden') == true) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ADD THE ON CLASS TO THE BUTTON\r\n\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(this).closest('.ms_faq').find('.accordionButton').addClass('on');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/OPEN THE SLIDE\r\n\t\t\t\t\tjQuery(this).closest('.ms_faq').find('.accordionContent').slideDown('normal');\r\n\t\t\t\t} \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t<\/script><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What all-time high share price does BT stocks have?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">BT last hit its all-time high stock price in 1999, where its shares were valued at \u00a310.05.  <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">When did BT go public?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">BT went public in 1991, where its IPO priced its shares at \u00a31.10. The vast majority of investors came from the general public.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Does BT pay dividends?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">It certainly does. In fact, BT offers some of the most generous dividends in the UK stock space. This amounted to just over 10.8% in is last distribution, which is huge. BT dividends are paid twice per year.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the minimum I can invest in BT shares?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">BT shares are priced at just \u00a31.20 at the time of writing, so buying whole shares shouldn\u2019t be an issue. However, brokers will still require a minimum investment amount.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What stock exchange are BT stocks listed on?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">BT is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and it forms part of the FTSE 100.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What market share does BT have in the UK internet space?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">BT is still the leader in the UK internet space, with a market share of 26%. 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