nominal value of the shares - is the initial amount at which the shares sold in the establishment of joint-stock company.In other words, it is the value that is indicated on the shares at issue.It is worth noting convention nominal value against the real in the developed countries has led to the fact that it became permissible to issue shares without her guidance, that is indicated by only the number, series and class of shares.
The nominal value can be changed.In case of increase must be registered with the appropriate authority to issue shares with the new nominal value, and the old shares or certificates to withdraw from circulation and issue all shareholders have new certificates and shares.
Unlike the nominal share price - the price that prevails in the market.Also, it is called market value.That is, at this price the shares are bought and sold.If the nominal value higher than the market, then the owner receives a premium.If lower, then it is called a discount.It rarely happens when these value are equal.This is called par.
In the balance sheet the issue of securities accounted for initially at their nominal value.Then the subsequent sale of shares at a premium will result in additional capital.The measure is, first of all, important to take into account.
If shares are listed on the stock exchanges, then they will be sold on the exchange price to be determined in US dollars.When the stock price quotation it may increase or decrease.It often happens that the liquid stocks can easily become a dead letter, so the art of the broker is to be on time to sell such shares and not lose investments.Also, the value of shares may be increased, then the broker should be time to buy the stock to make a good profit.This business involves serious risks.It is possible to benefit from the sale of shares in a lot of money and lose their investments.
In addition, the concept of "nominal value" is applicable to the value of the coins.In this case, the face value will be different not only from the cost of the market, but also, above all, from the collector's value, which is determined by auction.As a rule, the nominal value of bullion coins often do have a purely formal character, because its value is determined by the weight of the precious metal, included in its composition.
many companies would like to sell their shares, that's just who they are really needed?In Russia, the demand mainly in the "blue chips".Shares of OAO "Gazprom", "Norilsk Nickel", "LUKOIL" will always be respected.But keep in mind that large blocks of shares of these companies go to Moscow or even abroad.Most of the small shareholders do not want to invest in a large joint-stock companies, believing that their vote will have little weight.It still is of great importance is the nominal value of the share stock.The greater the percentage, the greater the weight.But, accordingly, the greater the value of the company, the greater will be the controlling interest.
to protect the interests and of the joint stock company, the shareholders and the law establishes a serious obstacle to the acquisition of a controlling interest by one person.The concentration of a significant proportion of the shares in the hands of small shareholders may deprive a stimulus to the acquisition of securities, as all decisions of the general meeting will be determined by the decisions of one person.
The charter can be defined the maximum aggregate nominal value of the maximum number of shares, the maximum number of votes per shareholder.
