Hiscox Ownership

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Hiscox has a total of 339.98 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Hiscox outstanding shares are owned by outside corporations. These institutional investors are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to purchase positions in Hiscox to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, third-party entities are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Hiscox. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Hiscox as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company holds, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.
 
Shares in Circulation  
First Issued
2005-03-31
Previous Quarter
354 M
Current Value
354 M
Avarage Shares Outstanding
296.3 M
Quarterly Volatility
31.1 M
 
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Covid
Please note, institutional investors have a lot of resources and new technology at their disposal. They can put in a lot of research and financial analysis when reviewing investment options. There are many different types of institutional investors, including banks, hedge funds, insurance companies, and pension plans. One of the main advantages they have over retail investors is the fees paid for trades. As they are buying in large quantities, they can manage their cost more effectively.
  
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Hiscox Stock Ownership Analysis

About 70.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.37. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. Hiscox last dividend was issued on the 15th of August 2024. The entity had 88:100 split on the 26th of March 2015. To learn more about Hiscox call the company at 441 278 8300 or check out https://www.hiscoxgroup.com.

Hiscox Outstanding Bonds

Hiscox issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Hiscox uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Hiscox bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Hiscox has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

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