Container stocks

The best container 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.

How to buy container stocks

Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one of more of these container stocks.

1. Compare share trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
3. Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like DAC or CMRE. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Invest in the shipping and storage industry today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. Weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy fractional shares, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of a container company. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the shipping and storage sector as a whole — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

Compare container stocks

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

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1. Danaos Corporation (DAC)

Danaos Corporation stock opened the day at $48.88 after a previous close of $47.47. The latest price was $48.79 (25 minute delay). Danaos Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD461.6 million and employs 4 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,002,471,424
• P/E ratio: 7.5597
• PEG ratio: 0.52

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2. Costamare (CMRE)

Costamare stock opened the day at $10.49 after a previous close of $10.38. The latest price was $10.44 (25 minute delay). Costamare is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$460.3 million and employs 1,704 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,176,230,400
• P/E ratio: 5.4659
• PEG ratio: -0.8

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3. Textainer Group (TGH)

Textainer Group stock opened the day at $26.40 after a previous close of $26.40. The latest price was $26.71 (25 minute delay). Textainer Group is listed on the NYSE and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$665.3 million.

• Market capitalization: $1,336,118,784
• P/E ratio: 19.4559
• PEG ratio: 11.4

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4. Nordic American Tankers (NAT)

Nordic American Tankers stock opened the day at $3.54 after a previous close of $3.53. The latest price was $3.46 (25 minute delay). Nordic American Tankers is listed on the NYSE and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$233.5 million.

• Market capitalization: $533,753,632
• P/E ratio: 10.3824
• PEG ratio: -2.5

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5. The Container Store Group (TCS)

The Container Store Group stock opened the day at $16.56 after a previous close of $16.38. The latest price was $15.57 (25 minute delay). The Container Store Group is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$916.7 million and employs 4,500 staff.

• Market capitalization: $749,250,816
• P/E ratio: 20.2732
• PEG ratio: 1.71

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6. Navios Maritime Containers L-P (NMCI)

Navios Maritime Containers L-P stock opened the day at $10.01 after a previous close of $9.67. The latest price was $9.19 (25 minute delay). Navios Maritime Containers L-P is listed on the NASDAQ and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$134.4 million.

• Market capitalization: $343,200,000
• P/E ratio: 76.5217

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in container stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — container stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the shipping and storage industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.