Resort stocks
Ready to invest in the vacation industry? Consider these 5 stocks.
The best resort 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.
- Access to international stock exchanges
- Low margin rates
- Powerful research tools
Our picks for the best resort stocks
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the vacation industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.1. Hilton Worldwide (HLT)
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. , a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, owning, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates through two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership.
- Previous close price: $170.43
- Market capitalization: $43,997,413,376
- 1 year performance: 27.55%
- P/E ratio: 34.5907
2. Marriott International (MAR)
Marriott International, Inc. operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties worldwide. The company operates through U.
- Previous close price: $208.03
- Market capitalization: $61,466,578,944
- 1 year performance: 33.14%
- P/E ratio: 22.1695
3. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)
Hyatt Hotels Corporation operates as a hospitality company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Owned and Leased Hotels, Americas Management and Franchising, ASPAC Management and Franchising, EAME/SW Asia Management and Franchising, and Apple Leisure Group segments. The company manages, franchises, licenses, owns, and leases portfolio of properties, consisting of full-service hotels and resorts, select service hotels, resorts, and other properties, including timeshare, fractional, residential, vacation, and condominium units.
- Previous close price: $120.82
- Market capitalization: $12,180,715,520
- 1 year performance: 25.25%
- P/E ratio: 26.5393
4. Wyndham Hotels-and-Resorts (WH)
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. operates as a hotel franchisor worldwide. It operates through Hotel Franchising and Hotel Management segments.
- Previous close price: $78.46
- Market capitalization: $6,488,450,560
- 1 year performance: 6.89%
- P/E ratio: 22.7355
5. MGM Resorts International (MGM)
MGM Resorts International, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates casino, hotel, and entertainment resorts in the United States and Macau. The company operates through three segments: Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations, and MGM China. Its casino resorts offer gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail, and other resort amenities.
- Previous close price: $39.81
- Market capitalization: $14,028,882,944
- 1 year performance: N/A
- P/E ratio: 13.7819
How to buy resort stocks
- Compare online trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
- Open and fund your account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
- Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like HLT or MAR. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
- Decide on how many to buy. Weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy fractional shares, depending on your broker.
- Buy the stock. Congratulations, you own a part of a resort company. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the sector as a whole — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.
Buy resort stocks from these online trading platforms
Compare special offers, low fees and a wide range of investment options among top trading platforms.Note: The dollar amounts in the table below are in Canadian dollars.
Bottom line
While it's possible to turn a profit investing in resort stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — resort stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the vacation 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.More on investing

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