However, they are in fact shares that can be bought and sold through brokers like any other listed stock, although they do not attract stamp duty.
Times, Sunday Times
Its share price showed the poorest performance among all newly listed stocks in 2007.
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It was introduced in 1986 for trading less liquid equities, and in 1989 it was operational for all listed stocks.
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