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Block of shares

Block of shares

A block of shares is a consecutive series of share numbers held by the same owner with the same history.

What is a block of shares?

A block of shares (Swedish: aktiepost) is a consecutive number series of shares that, at a given time, is owned by the same shareholder and has identical historical information. An example is share numbers 1–500 acquired on the same occasion and terms.

 

Blocks of shares in the share ledger

In the share ledger, holdings are often presented per block of shares. In a transfer of shares or a pledge of part of the block, it is divided into new blocks. This makes it possible to trace the history of every share and to give a correct ownership picture.

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Related terms

Share number

A share number is the sequential number that each individual share in a company has.

Share ledger

A share ledger is a record of a company's shares and who its shareholders are.

Transfer of shares

A transfer of shares means shares change owner, for example through a sale, gift or inheritance.

Pledge of shares

A pledge of shares means shares are provided as security for a debt, often a loan.