How to buy Global Petroleum shares

Global Petroleum Limited is an oil & gas e&p business based in Australia. Global Petroleum shares (GBP) are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and all prices are listed in Australian Dollars. and has a market cap (total outstanding shares value) of $2.8 million.

How to buy shares in Global Petroleum

1. Compare share trading platforms. To buy shares listed in Australia, you'll need to sign up to a broker with access to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our table below can help you choose.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and tax file number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, PayPal or debit card.
3. Search for Global Petroleum . Find the share by name or ticker symbol: GBP. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until Global Petroleum reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. At today's price of $N/A, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimise risk through the market's ups and downs.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Global Petroleum . Optimise your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

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Global Petroleum share price

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Global Petroleum shares at a glance

• Key figures

Information last updated 2020-08-08.

52-week range	AUDA$0.01 - AUDA$0.04
50-day moving average	AUDA$0.0127
200-day moving average	AUDA$0.0215
Target price	AUDA$5
PE ratio	N/A
Dividend yield	N/A (0%)
Earnings per share (TTM)	AUDA$-0.009

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Is it a good time to buy Global Petroleum stock?

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Global Petroleum financials

Gross profit TTM	$0
Return on assets TTM	-19.01%
Return on equity TTM	-31.46%
Profit margin	0%
Book value	0.021
Market capitalisation	$2.8 million

TTM: trailing 12 months

Global Petroleum share dividends

We're not expecting Global Petroleum to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.

Have Global Petroleum 's shares ever split?

Global Petroleum 's shares were split on 25 August 2004.

Global Petroleum share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, Global Petroleum 's shares have ranged in value from as little as $0.01 up to $0.04. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (AU average) beta is 1, while Global Petroleum 's is 1.7674. This would suggest that Global Petroleum 's shares are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Global Petroleum overview

Global Petroleum Limited engages in the exploration of oil and gas properties in Africa. The company primarily owns a 85% participating interest in the Namibian project consisting of offshore blocks 1910B and 2010A covering an area of 5,810 square kilometers, and 2011A covering an area of 5,798 square kilometers located in the Republic of Namibia. Global Petroleum Limited is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Frequently asked questions

• What percentage of Global Petroleum is owned by insiders?

  Currently 51.095% of Global Petroleum shares are held by insiders.

• When does the fiscal year end for Global Petroleum ?

  Global Petroleum 's fiscal year ends in June.

• Where is Global Petroleum based?

  Global Petroleum 's address is: 91 William Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3000

• What is Global Petroleum 's ISIN number?

  Global Petroleum 's international securities identification number is: AU000000GBP6