The best gaming stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
11 gaming stocks to watch
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the video game industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.
- Nintendo CoLtd (NTDOY)
- Sony Group Corporation (SNE)
- Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
- Activision Blizzard (ATVI)
- Tencent (TCEHY)
- Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO)
- Zynga (ZNGA)
- Glu Mobile (GLUU)
- Electronic Arts (EA)
- The9 (NCTY)
- Sea (SE)
3 tools to help identify new investments
We've compiled a list of gaming stocks to keep an eye on, but the stock market is volatile, and trends can change daily.
If you're actively trading stocks, staying on top of new industry trends and rising stocks can take a lot of time. Here are some of my favourite tools to keep up with trends and get new trading ideas.
- Stock screeners. You can use an online stock screener like TradingView to see what stocks are making the biggest moves today and narrow your search by industry and market cap. Screeners are most beneficial for technical traders who have set criteria in mind for their trades. For example, if you're looking for stocks trending today in the video game industry, you can pull a list of all mid-cap and large-cap stocks for that industry and sort by percent change since opening.
- Newsletters. Some of my favourites include the and the Alpha Boost and Cherry Picks newsletters published by Tastyworks. Newsletters can be a great way to find companies that may be worth investing in for the long haul.
- Social media. While I'd never make a trade based on a Reddit thread alone, social platforms like Reddit, Twitter and Tiktok can be useful tools for staying on top of what companies people are talking about. The trendiness of a stock can directly influence its price — but those trends can also be volatile. While social media can occasionally help buy-and-hold investors, it tends to be a more practical tool for active traders.
Take a deeper dive into gaming stocks
If you're interested in investing in the video game industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.
How to buy gaming stocks
Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one or more of these gaming stocks.
- Compare share trading platforms. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. You'll need personal and financial details, like your contact and bank information.
- Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like NTDOY or SNE.
- Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
- Choose an order type. Invest in the gaming stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
- Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you've invested in the video game industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it's time to sell.
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Bottom line
While it's possible to turn a profit investing in gaming stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — gaming stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the video game industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you're new to investing, or if it's been awhile since you've taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best features in your trading account.
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