Movie stocks

The best movie 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.

Our picks for the best movie stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the film industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Walt Disney Company (DIS)

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution; and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. The company engages in the film and episodic television content production and distribution activities, as well as operates television networks under the ABC, Disney, ESPN, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brands; and studios that produces films under the Walt Disney Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Searchlight Pictures banners.

• Previous close price: $81.94
• Market capitalization: $154,579,812,352
• 1 year performance: -27.16%
• P/E ratio: 67.584

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2. Netflix (NFLX)

Netflix, Inc. provides entertainment services. It offers TV series, documentaries, feature films, and mobile games across various genres and languages.

• Previous close price: $396.20
• Market capitalization: $177,475,944,448
• 1 year performance: 67.51%
• P/E ratio: 42.4248

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3. AMC Entertainment (AMC)

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, engages in the theatrical exhibition business. The company owns, operates, or has interests in theatres in the United States and Europe.

• Previous close price: $8.25
• Market capitalization: $1,323,864,448
• 1 year performance: N/A

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4. Amazon-com (AMZN)

Amazon. com, Inc. engages in the retail sale of consumer products and subscriptions through online and physical stores in North America and internationally.

• Previous close price: $137.63
• Market capitalization: $1,493,192,146,944
• 1 year performance: 6.02%
• P/E ratio: 114.8572

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5. Imax (IMAX)

IMAX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a technology platform for entertainment and events worldwide. The company operates through three segments: IMAX Technology Network; IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance; and Film Distribution and Post-Production. The company offers IMAX DMR, a proprietary technology that digitally remasters films and other content into IMAX formats for distribution to the IMAX network; IMAX Enhanced that provides end-to-end technology across streaming content and entertainment devices at home; and SSIMWAVE, an AI-driven video quality solutions for media and entertainment companies.

• Previous close price: $18.81
• Market capitalization: $1,023,580,672
• 1 year performance: 19.35%
• P/E ratio: 234.25

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6. Comcast (CMCSA)

Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Residential Connectivity & Platforms, Business Services Connectivity, Media, Studios, and Theme Parks segments. The Residential Connectivity & Platforms segment provides residential broadband and wireless connectivity services, residential and business video services, advertising sales, and Sky channels.

• Previous close price: $45.73
• Market capitalization: $187,033,387,008
• 1 year performance: 33.05%
• P/E ratio: 28.5157

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7. AT-and-T (T)

AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications and technology services worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Communications and Latin America.

• Previous close price: $15.21
• Market capitalization: $107,663,949,824
• 1 year performance: -9.41%

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in movie stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — movie stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the film 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.