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How to buy WhatsApp (Meta) stock
WhatsApp isn't publicly traded, but you can invest in its parent company.
WhatsApp, an American messaging service with around two billion monthly users, is often used as an alternative to text messages and group chats. And Meta (formerly Facebook) owns WhatsApp. So if you want to invest, you need to buy shares in its parent company.
Can I buy WhatsApp shares?
While you can’t invest directly in WhatsApp, you can buy Meta shares, which is the company that owns WhatsApp. Meta is listed on the Nasdaq with stock code FB.US the current share price is $316.56 (25 minute delay).
Facebook (FB) is a leading Interactive Media & Services business based in the US. It opened the day at $323.49, after a previous close of $319.59. During the day, the price has varied from a low of $315.98 to a high of $327.82. The latest price was $316.56 (25 minute delay).
Meta (FB) is listed on the Nasdaq and employs 68,177 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollars.
How to buy shares in Meta
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- Open your brokerage account. Complete an application with your details.
- Confirm your payment details. Fund your account.
- Research the stock. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol – FB – and research it before deciding if it's a good investment for you.
- Purchase now or later. Buy your desired number of shares with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches a desired price.
- Check in on your investment. Optimize your portfolio by tracking your stock.
WhatsApp overview
WhatsApp Messenger is messaging and video calling app used by over two billion people in over 180 countries. The service is free to use, offers end-to-end encryption and is available for both Android and Apple users. With WhatsApp you can send messages, call contacts, share your location, record voice messages, share status posts and more.
WhatsApp Messenger was founded in 2009 and Meta Platforms acquired it in 2014.
How WhatsApp affects Meta stock
Since WhatsApp doesn’t have its own stock and Meta Platforms owns it, WhatsApp can still impact Meta stock. The app’s performance and user feedback — whether positive or negative — may affect Meta’s stock. This also holds true for news headlines.
That said, the performance of Facebook, Instagram or any of the company’s other subsidiaries may also affect Meta’s stock. An investment in Meta Platforms is an investment in Meta and everything it owns — not only WhatsApp.
Meta stock price (NASDAQ: FB)
Use our graph to track the performance of FB stocks over time.Meta shares at a glance
Information last updated 2022-01-15.
| Latest market close | $316.56 |
|---|---|
| 52-week range | $252.72 - $384.33 |
| 50-day moving average | $333.47 |
| 200-day moving average | $337.64 |
| Wall St. target price | $401.01 |
| PE ratio | 23.7513 |
| Dividend yield | N/A (0%) |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $13.97 |
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Meta price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the close of $316.56 from 2022-01-20
| 1 week (2022-01-13) | -3.04% |
|---|---|
| 1 month (2021-12-17) | -5.16% |
| 3 months (2021-10-18) | -5.60% |
| 6 months (2021-07-21) | -8.57% |
| 1 year (2021-01-21) | 16.01% |
|---|---|
| 2 years (2020-01-21) | 42.96% |
| 3 years (2019-01-18) | 110.98% |
| 5 years (2017-01-20) | 149.18% |
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Frequently asked questions
What percentage of Meta is owned by insiders or institutions?Currently 0.597% of Meta shares are held by insiders and 80.008% by institutions. How many people work for Meta?
Latest data suggests 68,177 work at Meta. When does the fiscal year end for Meta?
Meta's fiscal year ends in December. Where is Meta based?
Meta's address is: 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA, United States, 94025 What is Meta's ISIN number?
Meta's international securities identification number is: US30303M1027 What is Meta's CUSIP number?
Meta's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 30303M102
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