Barclays
A major British bank with a large UK retail business and a global investment bank in London and New York. It is one of Europe's biggest dealmakers and traders.
Returns shown in USD. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future results. Owning a single stock is riskier than a diversified fund.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy BCS on Interactive Brokers?
Yes. Barclays (BCS) is a United Kingdom company available to investors worldwide through Interactive Brokers (IBKR), which is a popular low-cost way to buy overseas shares thanks to its low FX conversion cost and low trading commissions.
What does Barclays do?
A major British bank with a large UK retail business and a global investment bank in London and New York. It is one of Europe's biggest dealmakers and traders.
What currency does BCS trade in?
BCS trades in USD. On TickerCompare its chart and returns are converted to US dollars so you can compare it on the same basis as every other stock and ETF on the site.
Is BCS a risky investment?
Owning a single company like Barclays is riskier than owning a diversified fund: if this one business stumbles there is nothing else in the holding to cushion it, and single stocks can swing far more than a broad ETF. Most beginners keep individual names to a small slice of a mostly fund-based portfolio.