RE: Only massive positives for GGP.....24 Sep 2025 15:34
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Why the ASX Price Has Been Higher Than AIM
Greatland Resources (formerly Greatland Gold plc) completed a corporate reorganization in June 2025, becoming the new Australian-domiciled holding company and commencing dual-listing on ASX (June 24) and AIM (June 23). The ASX listing raised A$490 million via a bookbuild (including new shares), boosting liquidity and visibility in Australia. Since then, the ASX price has often exceeded the AIM equivalent due to structural and market factors:
Home Market Bias and Investor Base:
As an Australian-based gold-copper producer (operating Telfer mine and developing Havieron project in Western Australia), GGP benefits from stronger local demand on ASX. Australian investors, institutions, and superannuation funds prefer domestic listings for tax efficiency, familiarity, and reduced FX risk. AIM, while retaining UK/European holders from the pre-reorg era, sees lower conviction buying. This "home bias" creates upward pressure on ASX prices.
Higher Liquidity and Trading Volume on ASX:
Post-listing, ASX volume has outpaced AIM by 2-3x in recent sessions (e.g., ~5-10 million shares/day on ASX vs. ~2-4 million on AIM). Greater liquidity reduces spreads and attracts momentum traders, pushing ASX higher during rallies. AIM's thinner trading can lead to temporary discounts, especially outside London hours.
Index Inclusion and Analyst Coverage:
GGP joined the S&P/ASX 200 Index on September 22, 2025, triggering passive inflows from index-tracking funds (estimated A$50-100 million). This boosted ASX demand without a similar effect on AIM (not in FTSE AIM All-Share equivalents). Australian brokers like Macquarie (Outperform, A$7.10 target) provide more bullish coverage than UK peers, amplifying ASX sentiment.
Currency and Arbitrage Dynamics:
Prices should theoretically converge via arbitrage (traders buying low on AIM and selling high on ASX). However, costs (e.g., 0.5-1% FX spreads, brokerage fees) and time zone overlaps (ASX opens ~10 PM London time) allow short-lived premiums. The AUD has strengthened ~2% vs. GBP in September 2025 amid commodity rallies, indirectly supporting ASX strength.
Commodity Tailwinds and Sentiment: Gold prices hit record highs (~US$2,650/oz) in September 2025, lifting gold miners. ASX's resources-heavy index amplifies this (ASX 200 up 8.65% YTD vs. FTSE AIM 100 up 0.74%), with GGP's FY25 results (A$961M revenue, A$337M net profit in 7 months) fueling local optimism.
Outlook and Risks
The premium is expected to persist mildly (2-5%) as ASX solidifies as the primary venue, but full convergence could occur with increased cross-listing arbitrage or AIM delisting (speculated but unconfirmed). Risks include gold price volatility, Havieron delays, or broader market selloffs. For real-time prices, check ASX or LSE sites.
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