Alternative Investment Market

Alternative Investment Market (AIM)
The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) is a sub-market of the London Stock Exchange that gives smaller companies the opportunity to raise capital and gain visibility among investors.
Alternative Investment Market (AIM)
The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) is a sub-market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Launched in June 1995 to replace the Unlisted Securities Market, AIM provides a platform for smaller, growing companies to raise capital and have their shares publicly traded without the significant costs and regulatory complexities associated with a full market listing.
Main Market
The premier market for the trading of equities on the London Stock Exchange, featuring stringent listing requirements and greater liquidity compared to the Alternative Investment Market.
Reverse Takeover
A Reverse Takeover (RTO) involves a private company purchasing control of a publicly-traded company, often as a cost-effective means to obtain a stock exchange listing.
Stock Exchange Automated Quotations System (SEAQ)
The Stock Exchange Automated Quotations (SEAQ) system is a computerized system used on the London Stock Exchange for recording the prices quoted by market makers. SEAQ is primarily used for the Alternative Investment Market since FTSE 250 shares are now traded through the Stock Exchange Trading System (SETS).
Unlisted Securities
Unlisted securities, also known as unquoted securities, are typically issued by companies not listed on an official stock exchange. These securities often present higher risks due to less stringent compliance requirements compared to listed securities.

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