Auto Trader Ownership

AUTO Stock   839.00  6.60  0.78%   
Auto Trader holds a total of 891.21 Million outstanding shares. Over half of Auto Trader's outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These other corporate entities are typically referred to as corporate investors that acquire positions in a given instrument to benefit from reduced trade commissions. Consequently, these institutions are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors in Auto Trader. Please watch out for any change in the institutional holdings of Auto Trader Group as this could mean something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.
 
Shares in Circulation  
First Issued
2008-03-31
Previous Quarter
918.6 M
Current Value
912.5 M
Avarage Shares Outstanding
969.9 M
Quarterly Volatility
28.1 M
 
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Some institutional investors establish a significant position in stocks such as Auto Trader in order to find ways to drive up its value. Retail investors, on the other hand, need to know that institutional holders can own millions of shares of Auto Trader, and when they decide to sell, the stock will often sell-off, which may instantly impact shareholders' value. So, traders who get in early or near the beginning of the institutional investor's buying cycle could potentially generate profits.
Dividends Paid is likely to drop to about 52 M in 2024. Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to drop to about 782.1 M in 2024. Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is likely to drop to about 201.9 M in 2024.
Please note, institutional investors have a lot of resources and new technology at their disposal. They can put in a lot of research and financial analysis when reviewing investment options. There are many different types of institutional investors, including banks, hedge funds, insurance companies, and pension plans. One of the main advantages they have over retail investors is the fees paid for trades. As they are buying in large quantities, they can manage their cost more effectively.
  
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Auto Stock Ownership Analysis

About 69.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The company last dividend was issued on the 2nd of January 2025. For more info on Auto Trader Group please contact Nathan Coe at 44 34 5111 0006 or go to https://www.autotrader.co.uk.

Auto Trader Outstanding Bonds

Auto Trader issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Auto Trader Group uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Auto bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Auto Trader Group has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

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