Security stocks

The best security 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.

6 popular security stocks to watch

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

1. NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC)
2. OSI Systems (OSIS)
3. Nice Ltd ADR (NICE)
4. Verint Systems (VRNT)
5. Alarm-com (ALRM)
6. FLIR Systems (FLIR)

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The security stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering security stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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How to invest in security stocks

1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps in Canada.
2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like NSSC or OSIS.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

Learn more about popular security stocks

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

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1. NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC)

Napco Security Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells electronic security products in the United States and internationally. The company offers access control systems, door-locking products, intrusion and fire alarm systems, and video surveillance systems for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, and governmental applications.

• Previous close price: $44.00
• Market capitalization: $1,461,348,864
• 1 year performance: 26.95%
• P/E ratio: 34.25

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2. OSI Systems (OSIS)

OSI Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures electronic systems and components. It operates in three segments: Security, Healthcare, and Optoelectronics and Manufacturing.

• Previous close price: $139.71
• Market capitalization: $2,310,441,728
• 1 year performance: 39.79%
• P/E ratio: 20.5364

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3. Nice Ltd ADR (NICE)

NICE Ltd. , together with its subsidiaries, provides cloud platforms for AI-driven digital business solutions worldwide. It offers CXone, a cloud native open platform; Enlighten, an AI engine for the customer engagement market; and smart self service enable organizations to address consumers' needs; and journey orchestration solutions that empower organizations to connect and route customers to deal with the customer's request, and connects them using real time AI-based routing.

• Previous close price: $230.71
• Market capitalization: $14,563,406,848
• 1 year performance: 10.39%
• P/E ratio: 45.2843

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4. Verint Systems (VRNT)

Verint Systems Inc. provides customer engagement solutions worldwide. It offers forecasting and scheduling, channels and routing, knowledge management, fraud and security solutions, quality and compliance, analytics and insights, real-time assistance, self-services, financial compliance, and voice pf the consumer solutions.

• Previous close price: $31.04
• Market capitalization: $1,817,651,200
• 1 year performance: -18.02%
• P/E ratio: 104.0714

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5. Alarm-com (ALRM)

Alarm. com Holdings, Inc. provides various Internet of Things (IoT) and solutions for residential, multi-family, small business, and enterprise commercial markets in North America and internationally.

• Previous close price: $65.79
• Market capitalization: $3,211,476,480
• 1 year performance: 36.35%
• P/E ratio: 42.0261

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6. FLIR Systems (FLIR)

FLIR Systems, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and distributes thermal imaging systems, visible-light imaging systems, locater systems, measurement and diagnostic systems, and threat-detection solutions worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Industrial Technologies and Defense Technologies.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $7,564,980,736
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 32.1053

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in security stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—security stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the online and physical security industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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