TaaS stocks

The best TaaS 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.

Learn more about popular TaaS stocks

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

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1. Uber Technologies (UBER)

Uber Technologies, Inc. develops and operates proprietary technology applications in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia excluding China and Southeast Asia. It operates through three segments: Mobility, Delivery, and Freight.

• Previous close price: $67.52
• Market capitalization: $138,451,599,360
• 1 year performance: 44.99%
• P/E ratio: 105.1746

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2. LYFT (LYFT)

Lyft, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer marketplace for on-demand ridesharing in the United States and Canada. It operates multimodal transportation networks that offer access to various transportation options through the Lyft platform and mobile-based applications.

• Previous close price: $12.59
• Market capitalization: $5,015,306,240
• 1 year performance: 10.25%

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3. DoorDash IncClass A Common Stock (DASH)

DoorDash, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates a commerce platform that connects merchants, consumers, and independent contractors in the United States and internationally. The company operates DoorDash Marketplace and Wolt Marketplace, which provide various services, such as customer acquisition, demand generation, order fulfillment, merchandising, payment processing, and customer support.

• Previous close price: $104.50
• Market capitalization: $42,204,012,544
• 1 year performance: 24.94%

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4. Hertz Global (HTZ)

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. operates as a vehicle rental company. The company operates through two segments, Americas Rental Car and International Rental Car.

• Previous close price: $3.95
• Market capitalization: $1,165,147,520
• 1 year performance: -79.10%
• P/E ratio: 22.4118

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5. Avis Budget Group (CAR)

Avis Budget Group, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides car and truck rentals, car sharing, and ancillary products and services to businesses and consumers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and Australasia. It operates the Avis brand, that offers vehicle rental and other mobility solutions to the premium commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry; and the Zipcar brand, a car sharing network, as well as the Budget brand, a supplier of vehicle rental and other mobility solutions focused primarily on more value-conscious customers comprising Budget car rental, and Budget Truck, a local, and one-way truck and cargo van rental businesses with a fleet of approximately 19,000 vehicles, which are rented through a network of dealer-operated and company-operated locations that serve the light commercial and consumer sectors in the continental United States.

• Previous close price: $104.53
• Market capitalization: $3,630,667,264
• 1 year performance: -54.57%
• P/E ratio: 3.2697

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How to invest in TaaS 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 UBER or LYFT.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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Bottom line

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