Duke Energy Ownership

Duke Energy holds a total of 712.88 Million outstanding shares. Roughly 77.33 percent of Duke Energy outstanding shares are held by general public with 22.67 % by other corporate entities. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it. Some institutional investors establish a significant position in preferred stocks such as Duke Energy in order to find ways to drive up its value. Retail investors, on the other hand, need to know that institutional holders can own millions of shares of Duke Energy, and when they decide to sell, the preferred stock will often sell-off, which may instantly impact shareholders' value. So, traders who get in early or near the beginning of the institutional investor's buying cycle could potentially generate profits. Check out Investing Opportunities to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in Duke Energy. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in board of governors. For information on how to trade Duke Preferred Stock refer to our How to Trade Duke Preferred Stock guide.