Guide to buying Rivian stock in Canada

Electric vehicle maker Rivian is now a publicly traded company, and is valued at over $100 billion. Its IPO marks the largest of 2021 and the biggest IPO of a US company since Facebook.

Rivian priced its initial public offering at $78 per share, well above the raised $72 and $74 price range. The stock opened at $106.75 per share and rose as high as $119.46. As of Wednesday afternoon, RIVN was still trading above $100.

Here's what we know about the IPO and how to buy Rivian stock in Canada.

Rivian (RIVN) stock summary

Company stock name	Rivian Automotive Inc
Stock ticker symbol	RIVN
Exchange	NASDAQ
Open	$15.58
High	$16.03
Low	$15.01
Close	$15.02
Adjusted closing	$15.02
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	53,282,000
52-week stock price range	$11.57 – $22.69
Where to buy Rivian stock	Buy on Questrade

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on April 30, 2026, and all amounts are in USD.

Can I buy Rivian stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Rivian stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the NASDAQ exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy Rivian stock from within Canada.

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Rivian stock chart (NASDAQ: RIVN)

This chart tracks Rivian stock price performance over time.

Rivian stock price

Rivian's stock price at the last available market close was $15.02 (as of April 30, 2026). For comparison, seven days ago Rivian's stock price was $16.40. A full 30 days ago it was $14.69, and a year ago it was $12.72.

Is Rivian stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Rivian 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 Rivian stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Rivian stock on the TSX because Rivian stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Rivian stock is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol "RIVN."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Rivian 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 NASDAQ, like Interactive Brokers.

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Rivian stock dividends

Rivian is not expected to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.

How volatile is Rivian stock?

Over the last 12 months, Rivian's stocks price has ranged from $11.57 to as high as $22.69. Rivian's beta measurement of stock volatility is 1.65. For comparison, the market () average beta is 1. This would suggest that Rivian's stocks are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

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 Rivian's beta stock volatility rating.

Rivian Automotive Inc company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of Rivian's outstanding shares	$19.9 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$57 million
Profit margin	-63.62%
Revenue (TTM)	$5.5 billion
Return on assets (TTM)	-16.02%
Return on equity (TTM)	-65.69%
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$2.92
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	$15.70
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	$15.30

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on April 30, 2026.

Rivian company profile

Rivian Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells category-defining electric vehicles. It operates through two segments, Automotive, and Software and Services.

The company offers consumer vehicles, including a two-row, five-passenger pickup truck under the R1T brand; and a three-row, seven-passenger sport utility vehicle under the R1S name. It also provides software and services, such as vehicle electrical architecture and software development, as well as Autonomy+, remarketing, vehicle repair and maintenance services, software subscriptions, vehicle accessories, financing, insurance, and other services.

In addition, the company designs, develops, and manufactures the Rivian Adventure Network Direct Current fast chargers; and FleetOS, a proprietary, end-to-end centralized fleet management subscription platform. Further, it offers Rivian Commercial Van platform for Electric Delivery Van with collaboration with Amazon.com, Inc. Rivian Automotive, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Irvine, California.

• Common company-related questions about Rivian

  What percentage of Rivian is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 33.172% of Rivian stocks are held by insiders and 45.387% by institutions.

  How many people work for Rivian?
  Latest data suggests 15,232 work at Rivian.

  When does the fiscal year end for Rivian?
  Rivian's fiscal year ends in December.

  Where is Rivian based?
  Rivian's address is: 14600 Myford Road, Irvine, CA, United States, 92606

  What is Rivian's ISIN number?
  Rivian's international securities identification number is: US76954A1034

  What is Rivian's CUSIP number?
  Rivian's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 76954A103

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Rivian stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Rivian stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. 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.

Frequently asked questions about Rivian stock

• Can I buy Rivian stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Rivian stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Rivian stock in our table here.

• How much is Rivian stock worth?

  As of the last market close (on April 30, 2026), Rivian stock is worth $15.02 per share.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Rivian stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Rivian stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Rivian stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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