Best AIM Stocks to Watch in 2024
Central Asia Metals prepares for brighter days with lower costs and strategic investment
26th March 2024
Central Asia Metals completes a year of investment into Kazakh and Macedonian operations. Confident of bounce back in metal pricing.
Ocean Harvest Technology trials show promise
25th March 2024
Positive signs of growth for AIM listed Powerhouse Energy?
19th March 2024
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What are AIM stocks?
AIM stands for Alternative Investment Market, a sub-market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE). AIM launched in 1995 to provide smaller and growing companies with access to capital.
AIM stocks are shares in companies listed on AIM. Here are their key characteristics:
- Smaller Companies: AIM is designed for smaller and growing companies that may not meet the stringent requirements for listing on the main market of the LSE.
- Less Regulation: Compared to the main market, AIM imposes lighter regulatory requirements on companies. This can make it easier and less costly for companies to list on AIM.
- Risk and Reward: Investing in AIM stocks can offer the potential for higher returns, but it also comes with higher risks. Smaller companies often have less established track records and may be more vulnerable to economic downturns or other challenges.
- Liquidity: AIM stocks can be less liquid than those listed on the main market. In other words, there may be fewer buyers and sellers. This can impact how easy you find it to trade shares.
- Growth Opportunities: AIM stocks can offer exposure to companies with significant growth potential. These companies may operate in emerging industries or have more innovative business models than larger firms.
- Tax Benefits: In some cases investors may be eligible for tax benefits when investing in AIM stocks. Schemes such as the Enterprise Investment Scheme and the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme offer incentives to invest in smaller, higher-risk companies.
Overall, AIM stocks can be an attractive option for investors seeking exposure to smaller companies and potential high-growth opportunities, but before investing it’s important to conduct thorough research and understand the risks involved. Consider getting advice from a reputable and regulated financial adviser.
More AIM Stocks to Watch
Quartix Technologies revenue up 8.6% with new installations in January up 10%
4th March 2024
Quartix Technologies sees revenue increase 8.6% in 2023 with new installations up 10% in January underpinning confidence in 2024
SEEEN breakthrough partnership with American 7s Football League
1st March 2024
Adrian Hargrave, CEO of SEEEN talks about why the American 7’s Football League is a good fit for SEEEN’s proprietary technology
Victorian Plumbing appealing to cost-conscious customers as order volumes increase
28th February 2024
Victorian Plumbing's share price remains stagnant, despite growth signals. With a new warehouse on the way, is a recovery imminent?
Tristel tipped to double revenue as it targets the North American market
26th February 2024
Tristel reports highest sales and profit in its thirty-year history, including during COVID, when demand for its products was unprecedented.
Nevada mill delay frustrates, but copper story heats up for Great Western Mining
22nd February 2024
Investors keeping an eye on Great Western Mining as it develops what is its significant and strategic copper deposit
Yellow Cake soars as governments go nuclear
21st February 2024
Yellow Cake's stock surges as uranium supply tightens and prices soar. A top AIM performer - can it maintain its winning streak?
Transense Technologies reports strong growth in half-year results
20th February 2024
Transense Technologies sees robust half-year providing confidence to increase investment in business development in the second half
Quadrise Fuels makes strides in biofuel development with new partnership
19th February 2024
Quadrise signs two important agreements in February for its game changing technology for marine decarbonization
Chariot aims for first drill on Morocco gas project
15th February 2024
Chariot ready to start drilling onshore natural gas project in Morocco and there are exciting opportunities in green hydrogen in Mauritania
From battlefield to broadband: Filtronic targets next-gen defence and space contracts
14th February 2024
AIM listed electronic components stock Filtronic set to comfortably exceed market expectations for the next half year
Premier African Minerals: Is it a story of hype or hope?
13th February 2024
Premier African Minerals still promising the delivery of spodumene concentrate to Chinese offtaker and hoping for shipments this month
Journeo defies transport woes as revenues double with acquisitions fuelling growth
12th February 2024
Journeo sees revenues surge as acquisitions contribute to another strong year for the IT infrastructure services firm
Jangada Mines rides graphite wave with shares up 79% on Blencowe funding
8th February 2024
Jangada Mines sees its share price up nearly 80% as its investee company Blencowe Resources raises additional capital for Ugandan graphite mine
Is Proton Motor Power Systems well placed for Hydrogen awakening?
6th February 2024
Proton Motor Power Systems building up capacity with a clear growth strategy to profitability on the crest of a hydrogen wave
Gaming Realms hits jackpot as revenue and earnings soar
5th February 2024
Gaming Realms expects to report FY23 revenue of £23m and adjusted EBITDA of not less than £10m as it pushes into new markets
SEEEN using artificial intelligence technology to boost client growth
2nd February 2024
AIM listed SEEEN has announced their full year results for 2023. CEO Adrian Hargrave talks about how the business is using AI to grow clients
Alumasc: having weathered the storm is it now time to shine?
2nd February 2024
Alumasc shares are up despite the challenges that have faced the construction sector. This could be 'one to watch' in 2024
Healthy salt disruptor MicroSalt IPOs on London’s AIM market
1st February 2024
Sector disruptor MicroSalt offers a potentially game changing healthier alternative to conventional salt in food products.
Time Finance celebrates record order book
31st January 2024
Time Finance confident results for the full-year will be at least in-line with expectations as it hits record lending levels
On the Beach is on the march following a superb year
30th January 2024
On the Beach sees record year and enters 2024 with momentum as Brits prioritise holidays above other discretionary spend