7 top esports stocks to buy in 2023

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 esports stocks to buy in 2023

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.

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 of 2023.
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.

Take a deeper dive into esports stocks

If you're interested in investing in the egames industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

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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.

Activision Blizzard is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD8.7 billion and employs 13,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $74,289,463,296
• P/E ratio: 34.5861
• PEG ratio: 3.7987

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2. HUYA (HUYA)

HUYA Inc. , together with 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.

HUYA stock opened the day at $3.39 after a previous close of $3.42. The latest price was $3.44 (25-minute delay). HUYA is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$7.5 billion and employs 1,521 staff.

• Market capitalization: $820,865,408
• PEG ratio: 0.4174

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3. Electronic Arts (EA)

Electronic Arts Inc. develops, markets, publishes, and distributes games, content, and services for game consoles, PCs, mobile phones, and tablets worldwide. It develops and publishes games and services across various genres, such as sports, racing, first-person shooter, action, role-playing, and simulation primarily under the Battlefield, The Sims, Apex Legends, Need for Speed, and license games from others, including FIFA, Madden NFL, UFC, and Star Wars brands.

Electronic Arts stock opened the day at $135.00 after a previous close of $135.55. The latest price was $137.14 (25-minute delay). Electronic Arts is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$7.6 billion and employs 13,400 staff.

• Market capitalization: $37,068,898,304
• P/E ratio: 38.0718
• PEG ratio: 0.9639

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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 offers its products under the Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga names.

Take-Two Interactive Software stock opened the day at $154.38 after a previous close of $154.21. The latest price was $155.32 (25-minute delay). Take-Two Interactive Software is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$5.4 billion and employs 11,580 staff.

• Market capitalization: $26,343,380,992
• PEG ratio: 2.2678

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

Modern Times Group MTG AB (publ), through its subsidiaries, provides game franchise services in the United Kingdom, Germany, rest of Europe, Singapore, India, the United States, New Zealand, and internationally. It also engages in advertising related activities. The company develops and publishes mobile and online games under the InnoGames and Kongregate names.

Modern Times Group Mtg AB stock opened the day at kr86.00 after a previous close of kr85.25. The latest price was kr86.95 (25-minute delay). Modern Times Group Mtg AB is listed on the ST, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around SEK$5.6 billion and employs 978 staff. All prices are listed in Swedish krone.

• Market capitalization: $10,478,881,792
• PEG ratio: 0

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6. Enthusiast Gaming (EGLX)

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. , an integrated gaming entertainment company, engages in the media, content, entertainment, and esports businesses in Canada, the United States, England and Wales, and internationally. The company owns and operates video-gaming expo; owns and manages esports teams for various games comprising Apex Legends, Rocket League, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty: Mobile, Rainbow Six Siege, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Call of Duty: Warzone, Super Smash Bros: Melee, and Super Smash Bros: Ultimate; and produces and programs approximately 20 weekly shows across advertising-based video on demand (AVOD) and over-the-top (OTT) channels, as well as represents approximately 500 gaming influencers on YouTube and Twitch.

Enthusiast Gaming stock opened the day at C$0.30 after a previous close of C$0.31. The latest price was C$0.32 (25-minute delay). Enthusiast Gaming is listed on the TO, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around CADkr185 million and employs 200 staff. All prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.

• Market capitalization: $48,633,792

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7. Tencent Holdings Ltd ADR (TCEHY)

Tencent Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, offers value-added services (VAS), online advertising, fintech, and business services in the People's Republic of China and internationally. It operates through VAS, Online Advertising, FinTech and Business Services, and Others segments. The company's consumers business provides communication and services, such as instant messaging and social network; digital content including online games, videos, live streaming, news, music, and literature; fintech services, which includes mobile payment, wealth management, loans, and securities trading; and various tools, such as network security management, browser, navigation, application management, email, etc.

Tencent Holdings Ltd ADR stock opened the day at $39.08 after a previous close of $39.55. The latest price was $38.92 (25-minute delay). Tencent Holdings Ltd ADR is listed on the PINK, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USDC$598.8 billion and employs 105,309 staff.

• Market capitalization: $385,057,554,432
• P/E ratio: 14.3794
• PEG ratio: 1.4474

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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. 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.

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