Best AIM Stocks to Watch in 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
Solid State beats analyst forecasts with strong performance in systems division
11th April 2024
Solid State has a record-breaking year with revenues and profit before tax being ahead of analysts’ consensus
Fulcrum Metals enters option agreement to acquire Canadian gold tailings project
10th April 2024
Fulcrum Metals has entered into an option agreement to acquire the Sylvanite Gold Tailings project in Kirkland Lake, Ontario
New management team to steer Kore Potash into production
10th April 2024
Kore Potash has shaken up its management team as it builds a warchest to take its flagship Kola Potash Project into construction.
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
Ocean Harvest Technology is increasing revenues and if its trials proceed to commercialisation, it could be one to buy and hold
Positive signs of growth for AIM listed Powerhouse Energy?
19th March 2024
With Powerhouse Energy shares up 165% this year, are investors now buying in to the growth story following its recent commercial plant win
Could OPG Power Ventures be a cheap way to play India’s growth story?
15th March 2024
OPG Power Ventures offers investors a way into a key part of the India growth story - energy - through an AIM-listed stock.
Fonix Mobile drops strong interims and eyes overseas expansion
12th March 2024
Fonix Mobile publishes strong interim results with gross profit up 18% and full year results to be ahead of expectations
MTI Wireless sees ‘compelling opportunities in all segments of operations’
11th March 2024
MTI Wireless Edge expects increase in defence budgets worldwide and the opening of the Indian market to represent substantial opportunities
Mincon shares look cheap right now. Is it time to buy as the outlook improves?
8th March 2024
Mincon pinning hopes on a strong fourth quarter to rescue a disappointing year. this cyclical company is currently trading at a discount
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