5 battery stocks to watch

The best battery 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.

5 popular battery stocks to watch

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

1. Energizer (ENR)
2. Tesla (TSLA)
3. Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation (SBE)
4. PCRFY (PCRFY)
5. Romeo Power (RMO)

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The battery stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering battery 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 battery 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 ENR or TSLA.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

Learn more about popular battery stocks

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

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1. Energizer (ENR)

Energizer Holdings, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes household batteries, specialty batteries, and lighting products worldwide. It offers lithium, alkaline, carbon zinc, nickel metal hydride, zinc air, and silver oxide batteries under the Energizer, Eveready, and Rayovac brands; primary, rechargeable, specialty, and hearing aid batteries; and handheld, headlights, lanterns, and area lights, as well as flashlights under the Hard Case, Dolphin, and WeatherReady brands.

• Previous close price: $22.91
• Market capitalization: $1,724,683,648
• 1 year performance: -25.23%
• P/E ratio: 32.2838

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2. Tesla (TSLA)

Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Automotive; and Energy Generation and Storage.

• Previous close price: $339.34
• Market capitalization: $1,093,000,560,640
• 1 year performance: 93.96%
• P/E ratio: 192.8068

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3. Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation (SBE)

Switchback Energy Acquisition Corporation does not have significant operations. It intends to identify and acquire companies through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combinations. The company focuses on investing in the business of energy industry primarily in North America.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $1,209,513,344
• 1 year performance: N/A

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4. PCRFY (PCRFY)

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• Previous close price: $0.00
• 1 year performance: N/A

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5. Romeo Power (RMO)

Romeo Power, Inc. , an energy storage technology company, designs and manufactures lithium-ion battery modules and packs for vehicle electrification in North America. The company designs and manufactures battery modules, battery packs, and battery management system technologies; and provides non-recurring engineering services, such as design, prototype, and testing services.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $65,068,148
• 1 year performance: N/A

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Bottom line

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