5 bus stocks to watch

The best bus 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.

5 popular bus stocks to watch

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

1. Blue Bird (BLBD)
2. Rev Group (REVG)
3. Vicinity Motor (BUS)
4. GreenPower Motor Company (GP)
5. Ford Motor Company (F)

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The bus stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering bus 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 bus 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 in Canada.
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 BLBD or REVG.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

Learn more about popular bus stocks

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

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1. Blue Bird (BLBD)

Blue Bird Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Bus and Parts. It offers Type C, Type D, and specialty buses; and alternative power options through its propane powered, gasoline powered, compressed natural gas powered, and electric powered school buses, as well as diesel engines.

• Previous close price: $39.37
• Market capitalization: $1,379,457,024
• 1 year performance: 53.13%
• P/E ratio: 13.5285

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2. Rev Group (REVG)

REV Group, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and distributes specialty vehicles, and related aftermarket parts and services in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation.

• Previous close price: $31.78
• Market capitalization: $1,684,372,096
• 1 year performance: 76.56%
• P/E ratio: 6.8453

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3. Vicinity Motor (BUS)

Grande West Transportation Group Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells Vicinity branded mid-size multi-purpose transit vehicles for public and commercial enterprises in the United States and Canada. It offers buses in clean diesel, gas, and CNG drive systems; and also produces and sells spare parts.

• Previous close price: C$0.00
• Market capitalization: $70,881,320
• 1 year performance: N/A

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4. GreenPower Motor Company (GP)

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes electric vehicles for commercial markets in the United States and Canada. The company offers commercial vehicles for delivery, public transit, schools, vanpools, micro-transit, shuttles, and other; and passenger, student, and cargo transportation.

• Previous close price: $0.75
• Market capitalization: $22,667,608
• 1 year performance: -76.04%

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5. Ford Motor Company (F)

Ford Motor Company develops, delivers, and services a range of Ford trucks, commercial cars and vans, sport utility vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles worldwide. It operates through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro; Ford Next; and Ford Credit segments. The company sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories through distributors and dealers, as well as through dealerships to commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments.

• Previous close price: $9.88
• Market capitalization: $38,510,866,432
• 1 year performance: -18.21%
• P/E ratio: 11.0114

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Bottom line

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

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