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Considering investing in leisure stocks? While the best leisure stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some leisure stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the recreation sector. Keep reading to learn more about leisure stocks and how to start investing.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n

12 popular leisure stocks to watch<\/h3>\n\n

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the recreation industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Best stock<\/th>\n 1-year return<\/strong><\/th>\n Market cap<\/strong><\/th>\n Exchange<\/strong><\/th>\n Volume<\/strong><\/th>\n Buy on Questrade<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Pool Corporation (POOL.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>-33.46%Pool Corporation's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $7.3 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NASDAQ<\/td>\n 817,092<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>-4.41%American Outdoor Brands's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $128.6 million (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NASDAQ<\/td>\n 46,747<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Brunswick Corporation (BC.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>44.87%Brunswick Corporation's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $5.4 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NYSE<\/td>\n 615,675<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Johnson Outdoors (JOUT.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>54.71%Johnson Outdoors's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $487.2 million (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NASDAQ<\/td>\n 94,457<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Carnival Plc ADS (CUK.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>27.95%Carnival Plc ADS's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $38.1 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NYSE<\/td>\n (data unavailable)<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Walt Disney Company (DIS.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>-12.62%Walt Disney Company's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $180.4 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NYSE<\/td>\n 15,657,364<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Escalade Incorporated (ESCA.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>34.53%Escalade Incorporated's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $250.3 million (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NASDAQ<\/td>\n 29,991<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>-25.52%Six Flags Entertainment Corporation's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $2.5 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NYSE<\/td>\n 2,297,894<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Acushnet (GOLF.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>48.49%Acushnet's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $5.8 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NYSE<\/td>\n 681,400<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Hasbro (HAS.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>19.53%Hasbro's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $12 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NASDAQ<\/td>\n 1,519,796<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Mattel (MAT.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>-27.35%Mattel's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $4.1 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NASDAQ<\/td>\n 3,336,052<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n \n
Manchester United (MANU.US)<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n \n <\/use><\/svg>15.32%Manchester United's 1-year return based on the closing price as of June 23, 2025.<\/span>\n<\/button>\n<\/td>\n \n \n\n\n \n \n $3.9 billion (USD)\n \n<\/td>\n NYSE<\/td>\n 307,152<\/td>\n Buy now<\/a><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nThe values in this table are accurate as of the market close on June 21, 2026, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.<\/small>\n\n \n \n \n \n\n

What to look for when investing in leisure stock<\/h3>\n\n

The recreation industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering leisure stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.<\/p>\n\n

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n

How to invest in leisure stock<\/h3>\n
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  1. Research the recreation industry.<\/strong> Before investing, learn about the leisure stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.<\/li>\n
  2. Choose a stock trading platform.<\/strong> Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada<\/a> to find one that suits your needs.<\/li>\n
  3. Open and fund your account.<\/strong> Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.<\/li>\n
  4. Select the leisure stock(s) to buy.<\/strong> Search by company name or ticker symbol, like POOL or AOUT. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.<\/li>\n
  5. Buy the stock and monitor performance.<\/strong> Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

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