Share price volatility3 Sep 2021 12:53
Shares in issue number just over 1291m, of this 920m are listed as being in the hands of the top 25 holders being 71.33%.
These cannot be holders of shares acquired through nominees, most of the posters on here, as such trades are not notified separately to anyone so far as I am aware.
My own holding smaller than the lowest one on that list but still capable of representing a quantifiable percentage of the company (never been able to say that of any previous holding of mine) seems small by comparison with some holdings referred to here and elsewhere.
It seems fair to suggest that large nominee holdings could account for another 10% of the company in aggregate or 130m. Is it then also fair to say holdings of that size are fairly illiquid and therefore not likely to be traded leaving maybe only 240m in lesser quantities.
Many holders of those shares are quite likely to number investors rather than short term holders trading in and out on RNS's.
What I am trying to say in a roundabout way is the minute by minute share price fluctuations are caused by so few shares being traded the only thing to note from any single RNS is "Does it support the ethos of my purchase?". If the answer is yes then smile and relax and wait for the next and do not get upset if it generates any sales as ultimately every sale will result in a purchase.