The Counterintuitive Rise of Shareholder Ownership on the Helsinki Stock Exchange: A Study and Analysis

A recent study conducted by Kauppalehti has shown that there is no direct correlation between income and the number of shareholders on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. Despite this, the list of the most popular stocks on the exchange has remained relatively stable at the beginning of the year, with some fluctuations in ownership numbers.

One of the most surprising findings from this study was that a company that experienced significant losses in the previous year had attracted a large number of new investors. Nordea, a banking group, currently has the highest number of shareholders on the exchange, with an increase of 5,400 owners at the start of the year.

Neste, an oil refining company, had one of the worst annual returns among listed companies, with its share price falling by around 32 percent in the current year. However, despite this poor performance, Neste saw an increase in ownership numbers by more than 15,000 at the beginning of the year. This suggests that investor interest remains high in companies that have strong potential for growth and profitability.

Nokia, a network equipment company, previously held first place on this list but has since been surpassed by Nordea. Nokia saw a decrease in ownership numbers by over 8,000 at