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The London Stock Exchange faces competition from a number of sources. The new bodies can offer lower charges and access for investors to companies which do not trade on the London Stock Exchange. Technological developments have aided the growth of competing systems. Tradepoint has been recognised as an investment exchange in 1995. Electronic Share Information has set up a service with ShareLink. European Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation system will be launched in 1996.
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Smaller United Kingdom companies have tended not to attract investors, and there is a debate as to when they will become popular again. Larger companies' stocks are sometimes seen as more liquid, so safer to hold in terms of the ability to sell them if stock prices drop. Many fund managers see smaller companies' stocks as having been neglected for so long that they are likely to rise. Investors need patience when investing in smaller companies and stocks can take some time before moving.
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The London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (Aim) is the successor to the Unlisted Securities Market, and is aimed at young, small, fast growing companies that require simple and cost effective access to a capital market. Aim needed to be significantly different from the main market as the lack of distinction between a full listing a USM quote led to the USM's demise.
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