Looking to buy GameStop stock in Canada? Here’s everything you need to know to buy GameStop shares, including the current GameStop stock price, online brokers with access to GME stock and the answer to the question, “Is it a good time to buy GameStop stock?” Read our GME guide below.
GameStop is a specialty retail business based in the US. GameStop stocks (GME) are listed on the NYSE, and all prices are listed in US Dollars.
Its last market close was $20.66, which is a decrease of 3.23% over the previous week. GameStop employs 6,000 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $3.8 billion.
Keep reading to see up-to-date GameStop stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy GameStop stock in Canada.
GameStop (GME) stock summary
| Company stock name | GameStop Corp. |
| Stock ticker symbol | GME |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Open | $20.65 |
| High | $20.99 |
| Low | $20.41 |
| Close | $20.66 |
| Adjusted closing | $20.66 |
| % change | -3.86% | Volume | 5,841,200 |
| Where to buy GME stock | Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge |
Can I buy GameStop stock in Canada?
Yes, you can buy GameStop stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the NYSE exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy GameStop stock from within Canada.How to buy GameStop stock
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Choose a stock trading platform.
Compare trading platforms. Choose a trading app with competitive pricing, access to trading tools and a user-friendly interface. (Check out our guide to the best trading apps in Canada.) -
Open a trading account.
To open a trading account, you'll need to provide personal information (like your email, phone number and banking details), verify your identity and complete the sign-up process. -
Fund your account.
Deposit funds into your trading account by linking your bank account via an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), wire transfer, cheque deposit or by whatever means the platform supports. Make sure you deposit enough to cover the stock price + any trading fees. -
Search for the stock—GME.
Look up the stock using its name (GameStop Corp.) or ticker symbol (GME). Review its current price, recent performance and other relevant data before placing your order. -
Complete your purchase of GameStop stock.
Choose the number of GME stocks you want to purchase, place your order, confirm the details and then submit. Once executed, the shares will appear in your trading account.
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GameStop stock chart (NYSE: GME)
This chart tracks GameStop stock price performance over time.GameStop stock price
GameStop's stock price at the last market close was $20.66. For comparison, seven days ago GameStop's stock price was $21.50. A full 30 days ago it was $23.07, and a year ago it was $26.59.
Is GameStop stock a buy or sell right now?
The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for GameStop stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.
Can I buy GameStop stock on the TSX?
No, you cannot buy GameStop stock on the TSX because GameStop stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, GameStop stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "GME."
That said, if you're wondering how to invest in GameStop stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to NYSE, like Interactive Brokers.
GameStop stock dividends
GameStop is not expected to pay a dividend over the next 12 months. We'll continue to monitor GameStop's stock information and update this guide if that changes.
GameStop stock performance metrics
Here are some common key metrics for GameStop stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.
Has GameStop stock ever split?
GameStop's stocks were split on a 4:1 basis on July 21, 2022. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 4 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your GameStop stocks, just the quantity.
However, indirectly, the new 75% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for GameStop stocks, which in turn could have impacted GameStop's stock price.How volatile is GameStop stock?
Over the last 12 months, GameStop's stocks price has ranged from $20.73 to as high as $35.81. GameStop's beta measurement of stock volatility is -1.30. For comparison, the market () average beta is 1. This would suggest that GameStop's stocks have been inversely-correlated to the average (on this exchange)—so when the broader market trended up or down, GameStop has bucked the trend.
Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of GameStop's beta stock volatility rating.
GameStop Corp. company and revenue performance
| Market Capitalization | $9.6 billion |
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| Gross profit (TTM) | $1.2 billion |
| Operating margin (TTM) | 6.61% |
| Profit margin | 9.41% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $3.8 billion |
| Return on assets (TTM) | 1.14% |
| Return on equity (TTM) | 7.58% |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $0.80 |
| 52-week stock price range | $20.73 – $35.81 |
| 50-day moving stock price average | $24.16 |
| 200-day moving stock price average | $24.94 |
GameStop company profile
GameStop Corp., a specialty retailer, provides games and entertainment products through its stores and e-commerce platforms in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The company sells new and pre-owned gaming platforms; accessories, such as controllers, and gaming headsets; new and pre-owned gaming software; and in-game digital currency, digital downloadable content, and full-game downloads.
It sells collectibles comprising apparel, toys, trading cards, gadgets, and other retail products for pop culture and technology enthusiasts. The company operates stores and e-commerce sites under the GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania brands; and pop culture themed stores that sell collectibles, apparel, gadgets, electronics, toys, and other retail products under the Zing Pop Culture brand.
The company was formerly known as GSC Holdings Corp. GameStop Corp. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Grapevine, Texas.
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Do I have to pay tax on gains from GameStop stock sales in Canada?
Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling GameStop stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:
- Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
- Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
- Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).
You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.
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