7 esports stocks to watch

The best esports 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.

7 popular esports stocks to watch

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

1. Activision Blizzard (ATVI)
2. HUYA (HUYA)
3. Electronic Arts (EA)
4. Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO)
5. Modern Times Group Mtg AB (MTG-B)
6. Enthusiast Gaming (EGLX)
7. Tencent Holdings Ltd ADR (TCEHY)

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

Learn more about popular esports stocks

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

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1. Activision Blizzard (ATVI)

Activision Blizzard, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, develops and publishes interactive entertainment content and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through three segments: Activision, Blizzard, and King.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $74,289,463,296
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 34.5861

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2. HUYA (HUYA)

HUYA Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operates game live streaming platforms in the People's Republic of China. Its platforms enable broadcasters and viewers to interact during live streaming.

• Previous close price: $3.72
• Market capitalization: $826,987,008
• 1 year performance: -8.60%

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3. Electronic Arts (EA)

Electronic Arts Inc. develops, markets, publishes, and delivers games, content, and services for game consoles, PCs, and mobile phones worldwide. It develops and publishes games and services across various genres, such as sports, racing, first-person shooter, action, role-playing, and simulation; live services offerings, including extra content and subscription offerings through its global football and American football franchises, such as EA SPORTS College Football and EA SPORTS Madden NFL, as well as based on its IP comprising The Sims, Apex Legends, and Battlefield.

• Previous close price: $157.74
• Market capitalization: $37,755,326,464
• 1 year performance: 14.43%
• P/E ratio: 35.5094

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4. Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO)

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. develops, publishes, and markets interactive entertainment solutions for consumers worldwide. The company develops and publishes action/adventure products under the Grand Theft Auto, LA Noire, Max Payne, Midnight Club, and Red Dead Redemption names, as well as other franchises.

• Previous close price: $241.44
• Market capitalization: $43,594,776,576
• 1 year performance: 55.79%

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5. Modern Times Group Mtg AB (MTG-B)

Modern Times Group MTG AB, through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of game franchises in Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, rest of Europe, Singapore, India, the United States, and New Zealand. The company also provides in-app purchase, in-app advertising, and third-party distribution services. In addition, the company develops and publishes mobile and online games under the PlaySimple, InnoGames, Ninja Kiwi, Hutch, Snowprint, and Kongregate names.

• Previous close price: kr118.30
• Market capitalization: $12,987,720,704
• 1 year performance: 37.08%

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6. Enthusiast Gaming (EGLX)

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. , an integrated gaming entertainment company, engages in media and content, esports and entertainment, and subscription businesses in the United States, Canada, England and Wales, and internationally. The company owns and operates websites that contain news, reviews, videos, live streams, and other video-gaming related content, and casual games.

• Previous close price: C$0.05
• Market capitalization: $8,754,295
• 1 year performance: -60.00%

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7. Tencent Holdings Ltd ADR (TCEHY)

Tencent Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, provides value-added services, marketing services, fintech, and business services in Mainland China and internationally. The company's consumers business includes communications and social services, such as instant messaging and social networks; digital content, including online games, videos, live streaming, news, music, and literature; fintech services, which include mobile payment, wealth management, loans, and securities trading; and various tools comprising network security management, browsing, navigation, application management, email, etc. Its enterprise business comprises marketing solutions, which offer digital tools, including user insight, creative management, placement strategy, and digital assets management; and cloud services, such as cloud computing, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and security and other technologies for financial services, education, healthcare, retail, industry, transport, energy, and radio and television industries.

• Previous close price: $65.01
• Market capitalization: $584,982,396,928
• 1 year performance: 31.95%
• P/E ratio: 22.4561

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Bottom line

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