LSE:NWG (NatWest Group Plc)

NatWest Group Plc (LSE: NWG)
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Investing Articles

Is it time for me to buy more shares around £4 in this FTSE 100 banking giant after the government reduced its stake?

Underlining the bright prospects for this FTSE 100 bank, the government has again reduced its stake, so is now a…

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I asked Google AI for the best UK stocks for me to buy for 2025. Here are 5 names it gave me

Dr James Fox turned to artificial intelligence to explore the best UK stocks to buy in 2025. Here’s what Google’s…

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£50k invested in NatWest shares one year ago would be worth this much today

NatWest shares soared in 2024 as interest rates remained high. Ken Hall considers if there is more cause for optimism…

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3 reasons why the hottest FTSE 100 sector last year could struggle in 2025

Jon Smith explains why the roaring returns from one FTSE 100 sector last year might not continue due to valuations…

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Up 82% in 2024, could NatWest shares keep rising into 2025?

NatWest shares have been among the FTSE 100's strongest performers this year. Our writer considers why and whether he ought…

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Will NatWest shares beat the FTSE 100 again in 2025? Here’s what the charts say

NatWest shares have left rivals Lloyds and Barclays in the dust in 2024. Stephen Wright looks at whether the stock's…

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The simple reasons the Lloyds share price will recover in 2025 and beyond

There are simple reasons why the Lloyds share price should recover in 2025 and beyond. Dr James Fox highlights how…

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Investing Articles

After returning 101% in 2024 is this FTSE bank the best share to buy for 2025?

FTSE 100 bank NatWest Group turned out to be the best share to buy at the start of this year.…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2024 would be worth this now

The FTSE 100's up by double-digits, but it’s Britain’s banks that are stealing the show. Here’s how much profit investors…

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Investing Articles

Up 95%, is this FTSE winner the best high-yield star for me to buy now?

Do we have to choose between share price growth and high-yield dividends? In this case, over the past year, it…

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Investing Articles

With a P/E of just 7.1, this FTSE 100 bank stock still looks a bargain to me

This FTSE 100 ‘Big Four’ bank posted strong Q3 results despite falling UK interest rates, has a good yield and…

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Up 105% in a year! Is this rocketing FTSE bank the perfect pick for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Harvey Jones is drawing up a shortlist of stocks to purchase inside his Stocks and Shares ISA allowance. This FTSE…

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Frequently Asked Questions

The banking sector hasn’t delivered exceptional performance since the 2008 financial crisis. And looking at the NWG share price, the bank stock hasn’t been a particularly lucrative investment.

However, in recent years, management has introduced a dividend that’s begun to attract income investors. And with rising interest rates making its lending activities more profitable, it’s possible that the business can deliver some long-term returns as well as stability.

Regardless, investors need to consider the risks before making any investment decision.

Yes. NatWest shares pay a cash dividend at an average 46% payout ratio. Dividends were temporarily cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic but resumed in 2021. The stock has two years of consecutive dividend growth.

NatWest shares pay out a dividend twice a year, in March and August.

NatWest shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.