Theme park stocks

The best theme park 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 theme park stocks

Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one of more of these theme park 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 DIS or SEAS. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Invest in the amusement park 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 theme park company. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the amusement park 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 theme park 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. The Walt Disney Company (DIS)

The Walt Disney Company stock opened the day at $181.29 after a previous close of $182.79. The latest price was $183.11 (25 minute delay). The Walt Disney Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD60.8 billion and employs 175,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $337,511,284,736
• P/E ratio: 51.2183
• PEG ratio: 4.6527

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2. SeaWorld Entertainment (SEAS)

SeaWorld Entertainment stock opened the day at $49.70 after a previous close of $49.60. The latest price was $50.31 (25 minute delay). SeaWorld Entertainment is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$431.8 million and employs 2,300 staff.

• Market capitalization: $4,000,813,312
• P/E ratio: 18.4756
• PEG ratio: -0.46

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3. Cedar Fair L-P (FUN)

Cedar Fair L-P stock opened the day at $48.30 after a previous close of $47.45. The latest price was $47.27 (25 minute delay). Cedar Fair L-P is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$181.6 million and employs 2,700 staff.

• Market capitalization: $2,715,819,776
• P/E ratio: 39.2754
• PEG ratio: 3.72

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4. Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)

Comcast Corporation stock opened the day at $54.25 after a previous close of $54.16. The latest price was $54.66 (25 minute delay). Comcast Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$103.6 billion and employs 168,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $247,996,940,288
• P/E ratio: 23.7456
• PEG ratio: 1.3657

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5. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (SIX)

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation stock opened the day at $46.38 after a previous close of $45.52. The latest price was $45.83 (25 minute delay). Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$356.6 million and employs 1,950 staff.

• Market capitalization: $4,035,757,056
• P/E ratio: 9.9119
• PEG ratio: 4.12

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Bottom line

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