QUESTION - Barclays Ordinary Shares 25p each

Annie3465

I need a very simple explanation, which I can't find out via Google. I struggle with numbers etc, as I have Dyscalculia. So I really need an idiot proof reply.

I have 5 shares called Barclays Ordinary Shares of 25p each. I've had them for a years, and assumed they are worth 25p.

I've just noticed that it says 393.08p on the internet. Is that £393.80 per share? Does this mean 5 x £393.80 = £1,969, and not 25p (I do understand the amount goes up and down and there is a cost in selling them).

If I'm wrong, and they are worth 25p each, then never mind I've had a bit of excitement for a few minutes. I just wish the paperwork was clearer.

Thanks for any help.

S_dosh

25p is what they cost (nominal value) when they were first sold/listed. They are currently worth £3.93 each share (393.08p = pence).

eskbanker

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6662069/question-barclays-ordinary-shares-25p-each

They're not worth either 25p or £393.80 but 393.8 pence, i.e. £3.938, or just under £20 for the five.

Edit: just to add, for future reference, UK share prices are denominated either in GBP (pounds) or GBX (pence), so the relevant unit (GBX in this case) will be stated on the page you were looking at.