9 streaming stocks to watch

The best streaming 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.

9 popular streaming stocks to watch

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

1. Netflix (NFLX)
2. Walt Disney Company (DIS)
3. Paramount Global (VIAC)
4. Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)
5. Amazon-com (AMZN)
6. iQIYI (IQ)
7. Comcast (CMCSA)
8. Spotify Technology (SPOT)
9. Apple (AAPL)

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

Learn more about popular streaming stocks

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

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1. Netflix (NFLX)

Netflix, Inc. provides entertainment services. It offers TV series, documentaries, feature films, and games across various genres and languages.

• Previous close price: $909.05
• Market capitalization: $380,245,245,952
• 1 year performance: 92.57%
• P/E ratio: 50.2571

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2. Walt Disney Company (DIS)

The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television video streaming content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the ABC Signature, Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners.

• Previous close price: $112.03
• Market capitalization: $201,648,177,152
• 1 year performance: 19.87%
• P/E ratio: 40.9375

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3. Paramount Global (VIAC)

ViacomCBS Inc. operates as a media and entertainment company worldwide. The company operates through TV Entertainment, Cable Networks, and Filmed Entertainment segments.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $19,258,916,864
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 4.2191

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4. Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)

Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments.

• Previous close price: $191.41
• Market capitalization: $2,315,888,099,328
• 1 year performance: 43.60%
• P/E ratio: 24.9867

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5. Amazon-com (AMZN)

Amazon. com, Inc. engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscriptions service through online and physical stores in North America and internationally.

• Previous close price: $224.92
• Market capitalization: $2,318,768,013,312
• 1 year performance: 54.17%
• P/E ratio: 47.1197

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6. iQIYI (IQ)

iQIYI, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides online entertainment video services in the People's Republic of China. It offers various products and services, including online video, online games, online literature, animations, and other products.

• Previous close price: $2.05
• Market capitalization: $1,986,502,272
• 1 year performance: -55.14%
• P/E ratio: 8.625

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7. Comcast (CMCSA)

Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Residential Connectivity & Platforms, Business Services Connectivity, Media, Studios, and Theme Parks segments. The Residential Connectivity & Platforms segment provides residential broadband and wireless connectivity services, residential and business video services, sky-branded entertainment television networks, and advertising.

• Previous close price: $38.22
• Market capitalization: $144,872,800,256
• 1 year performance: -10.41%
• P/E ratio: 10.2049

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8. Spotify Technology (SPOT)

Spotify Technology S. A. , together with its subsidiaries, provides audio streaming subscription services worldwide.

• Previous close price: $460.88
• Market capitalization: $90,662,748,160
• 1 year performance: 133.05%
• P/E ratio: 126.7373

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9. Apple (AAPL)

Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide. The company offers iPhone, a line of smartphones; Mac, a line of personal computers; iPad, a line of multi-purpose tablets; and wearables, home, and accessories comprising AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, and HomePod.

• Previous close price: $254.49
• Market capitalization: $3,749,474,205,696
• 1 year performance: 31.74%
• P/E ratio: 40.7977

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Bottom line

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