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How to Invest in Rolls-Royce in 2025
Ruby Layram
31st Jul 2025
Recently, Rolls-Royce helped the FTSE 100 to reach a new high, sparking interest in the car manufacturer amongst investors. Rolls-Royce isn’t just about luxury cars. In fact, the Rolls-Royce you invest in on the stock market is all about jet engines, clean energy, defence, and innovation in the skies. And right now, it’s one of the most talked-about stocks on the FTSE 100.
After a tough few years, Rolls-Royce has made a roaring comeback, and investors are watching closely. Here’s how to invest in Rolls-Royce in 2025!
Why Invest in Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR) is a major player in aerospace engineering. It powers aircraft engines for airlines and military jets, but it’s also branching out into small nuclear reactors and clean energy tech. Not bad for a company founded in 1906!
In recent years, the share price has bounced back strongly. That’s thanks to:
- Recovery in air travel
- Cost-cutting and restructuring
- Exciting new ventures in low-carbon energy
For those looking for a slice of British industrial pride (with global impact), Rolls-Royce could be worth a look.
How to Buy Rolls-Royce Shares Directly
If you want to own actual shares in Rolls-Royce, here’s a simple step-by-step guide:
1. Open an Investing Account
You’ll need a share dealing account or stocks & shares ISA. Some popular UK investment platforms include:
- eToro (great for beginners)
- Freetrade
- Hargreaves Lansdown
- AJ Bell
If you want your returns to be tax-free, go for a stocks & shares ISA.
2. Search for Rolls-Royce Holdings
The ticker symbol is RR on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Just search for it on your investing app.
3. Choose How Many Shares You Want
You can buy as little as one share (or even a fraction of one, depending on your platform). Rolls-Royce isn’t a dividend payer right now, but it’s a stock people hold for long-term growth potential.
4. Place Your Order
Choose a “market order” if you want to buy at the current price. Or set a “limit order” if you want to buy at a specific price.
5. Hit “Buy” and You’re Done!
That’s it, you’re officially a shareholder.
Don’t Want to Pick Individual Stocks? Use an FTSE 100 Tracker
If you’d rather not put all your eggs in the Rolls-Royce basket, a FTSE 100 tracker fund is a super simple way to get exposure to the company and spread your risk.
Rolls-Royce is one of the biggest risers on the FTSE 100, which means it makes up a decent chunk of most index funds.
Some popular FTSE 100 ETFs include:
- iShares Core FTSE 100 ETF (ISF)
- Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (VUKE)
- HSBC FTSE 100 Index Fund
These funds hold all the companies in the FTSE 100, from Rolls-Royce to Shell, Tesco, and AstraZeneca, and they’re ideal for lazy, long-term investing.
Things to Consider Before You Invest
- Volatility: Rolls-Royce can be a bit of a rollercoaster. It tends to rise and fall with the global economy, airline travel, and defence spending.
- No Dividends (yet): Don’t expect income from this one, it’s all about capital growth. Find out more about growth stocks before you invest!
- Do Your Research: Always read up on the company’s financials, news, and strategy before diving in.
Final Thoughts
Whether you want to back British engineering or just spot an opportunity, Rolls-Royce is one of the most exciting FTSE 100 stocks right now.
You can go all in with direct shares, or take the easy route with a tracker fund that includes Rolls-Royce alongside 99 other big names.
Either way, make sure your investment fits your overall investing strategy, and always invest with your eyes open.
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Disclaimer: MoneyMagpie is not a licensed financial advisor and therefore information found here including opinions, commentary, suggestions or strategies are for informational, entertainment or educational purposes only. This should not be considered as financial advice. Anyone thinking of investing should conduct their own due diligence. When investing your capital is at risk.
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