How to buy BlackBerry shares

Over the past few days, BlackBerry (BB) stocks have seen extreme volatility. Prices climbed from a close of US$7.44 on January 13, to a close of US$25.10 on January 27. They then dropped back down to US$14.65 on January 28. The major fluctuations are all down to the buying power of small investors, who organised themselves on Reddit forum, wallstreetbets.

The users saw hedge funds had shorted GameStop (GME) and decided to take action, buying shares en masse and driving prices up.The tactic was hugely successful and the forum soon started applying this to other shorted companies, including BlackBerry (BB). While the shares initially climbed, trading platforms took notice of the unprecedented activity and quickly restricted trading. Prices plummeted again.

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Fees for buying 100x BlackBerry shares with popular platforms

Both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs presented here should be considered as a guide only. They do not incorporate stamp duty. Always refer to the platform itself for availability and pricing – which may differ from our information.

Platform	Customer rating	Platform fee	Min. initial deposit	Trading fee estimate
	★★★★★	£0 - £9.99	No minimum	£2.49 £424.06 total	Go to site Capital at risk
	★★★★★	£0	$50	£2.11 £423.68 total	Go to site Capital at risk
	★★★★★	£0	£250	£10.32 £431.89 total	Go to site Capital at risk
	Not yet rated	£0	No minimum	£2.11 £423.68 total	Go to site Capital at risk
	Not yet rated	£0	No minimum	£2.11 £423.68 total	Go to site Capital at risk
	★★★★★	£0	£1	£16.17 £437.74 total	Go to site Capital at risk
	Not yet rated	£0	No minimum	£1.56 £423.13 total	Go to site Capital at risk

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Alternative ways to invest in BlackBerry

• Invest in BlackBerry via a fund

  Buying shares in just one company can leave you more exposed to unexpected swings in the market than if you have a range of investments - a "diversified portfolio". Experts generally recommend having a broad mix of assets and funds that hold a ready-made portfolio of at least 50 different companies' shares, on the basis that drops in the value of some will be offset by rises elsewhere.

  BlackBerry is a major part of the NYSE index, so it's included in many global funds and investment trusts, as well as tracker-style exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Is it a good time to buy BlackBerry stock?

Only you can make the decision on the time to leap. The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.

Finder might not agree with the analysis and we take no responsibility. We also give no representations or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this page.

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• See BlackBerry share price (NYSE:BB)

  Use our graph to track the performance of BB stocks over time.

  Share price volatility

  Over the last 12 months, BlackBerry's shares have ranged in value from as little as $3.17 up to $5.75. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

  Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while BlackBerry's is 1.1607. This would suggest that BlackBerry's shares are a little bit more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a slightly higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

• What's BlackBerry price performance over time?

  Historical closes compared with the last close of $5.16

  1 week (2023-09-14)	-4.09%
  1 month (2023-08-24)	16.48%
  3 months (2023-06-23)	7.72%
  6 months (2023-03-24)	34.38%
  1 year (2022-09-23)	1.78%
  3 years (2020-09-24)	8.63%
  5 years (2018-09-24)	-50.48%

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Frequently asked questions

• Does BlackBerry pay dividends?

  We're not expecting BlackBerry to pay a dividend over the next 12 months. However, you can browse other dividend-paying shares in our guide.

  Currently 1.741% of BlackBerry shares are held by insiders and 44.26% by institutions.

• How many people work for BlackBerry?

  Latest data suggests 3,181 work at BlackBerry.

• When does the fiscal year end for BlackBerry?

  BlackBerry's fiscal year ends in February.

• Where is BlackBerry based?

  BlackBerry's address is: 2200 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, Canada, N2K 0A7

• What is BlackBerry's ISIN number?

  BlackBerry's international securities identification number is: CA09228F1036

• What is BlackBerry's CUSIP number?

  BlackBerry's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 760975102

• How to sell BlackBerry shares

  It's as easy to sell BlackBerry as it is to buy! Here's how to sell BlackBerry that you already own.

  1. Open your investment app. If you've got one with desktop access, you can log in online
  2. Go to your portfolio. This should be in the main menu
  3. Find your shares. You may be able to search your portfolio
  4. Choose how many you'd like to sell. You'll be able to review the price and see how much you'll receive
  5. Sell your BlackBerry shares. Your investment platform will let you know when your shares are sold

• Can you buy BlackBerry shares with a debit card?

  Most share dealing providers in the UK will let you use your debit card to top up your account and buy shares. The main ways are with a debit card, bank transfer or with Apple/Google Pay.

• What's the easiest way to buy BlackBerry shares?

  The easiest way to get hold of some BlackBerry shares is to sign up for a share trading app and place a market order or basic order. This type of order tells the platform that you're interested, so it'll try to execute it as quickly as it can. It could take some time for the order to go through, especially if there's a lot of volatility in BlackBerry shares.

• Do you need to complete a W8-BEN form if you want to invest in BlackBerry

  If you're investing in a US stock, you'll need to complete a W8-BEN form to minimise your tax liability. Whether these are automatically handled for you depends on your broker, so it would be a good idea to check with them directly.

• What is the key financial information for BlackBerry?

  Financials

  Revenue TTM	$861 million
  Gross profit TTM	$467 million
  Return on assets TTM	-4.47%
  Return on equity TTM	-50.27%
  Profit margin	-65.51%
  Book value	$1.473
  Market capitalisation	$3.1 billion

  TTM: trailing 12 months