Frequently Asked Questions

The stock market is a marketplace where investors can buy and sell shares of publicly listed companies. It plays a key role in the economy by enabling companies to raise capital.

Open a brokerage account through a licensed stockbroker like Blue Marina Securities, deposit funds, and place orders to buy the securities you want to hold.

A stockbroker is a licensed professional who buys and sells stocks on behalf of investors. Blue Marina Securities is licensed by the SEC and the NGX.

The Nigerian Exchange Limited operates from 9:30am (WAT), Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.

You can open an individual, corporate, joint, or minor account by completing the relevant account opening form and submitting your KYC documentation. Visit our Downloads section for the required forms or contact our team directly.

Funding instructions are provided during account onboarding. All payments must be made from a bank account registered in your name. We do not accept third-party payments.

Once your account is funded, place buy or sell orders through your relationship manager or our trading platform. Your broker will confirm execution and provide a contract note.

Complete a CSCS transfer form and submit it to our operations team along with valid identification. We will manage the transfer process on your behalf. The form is available in our Downloads section.

Account statements are available on request. Contact your relationship manager or client support team to receive statements by email.

Dividends are payments made by a company to its shareholders, usually from profits. They are distributed on a regular schedule and represent a return on investment for shareholders.

Market capitalisation is the total value of a company’s outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the share price by the number of shares in issue. It reflects the company’s overall market value.

Stocks represent ownership in a company and may offer higher returns with greater risk. Bonds are a form of loan to a company or government, providing fixed interest payments with lower risk exposure.

Yes. Blue Marina Securities Limited is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria and is a member of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). RC No: 746044.

All investments carry risk. The value of securities can go up or down depending on market conditions. We encourage all clients to seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions.