9 top streaming stocks to buy in 2024

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.

Top 9 stocks of Oct 2024

The top online streaming stocks included on this page all trade on the S&P 500, have an analyst recommendation of "Buy" or better and are sorted by year-to-date performance.

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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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 of 2024.
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.

Take a deeper dive into streaming stocks

If you're interested in investing in the online streaming 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. Netflix (NFLX)

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

Netflix stock opened the day at $712.51 after a previous close of $713.00. The latest price was $707.48 (25-minute delay). Netflix is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD36.3 billion and employs 13,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $313,414,877,184
• P/E ratio: 45.6431
• PEG ratio: 1.5949

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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.

Walt Disney Company stock opened the day at $95.44 after a previous close of $94.97. The latest price was $94.42 (25-minute delay). Walt Disney Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$90 billion and employs 173,250 staff.

• Market capitalization: $170,713,219,072
• P/E ratio: 36.0651
• PEG ratio: 0.4373

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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.

Paramount Global stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Paramount Global is listed on the NASDAQ and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$28.6 billion.

• Market capitalization: $19,258,916,864
• P/E ratio: 4.2191
• PEG ratio: 0.7219

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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.

Alphabet Inc Class A stock opened the day at $165.79 after a previous close of $164.96. The latest price was $165.96 (25-minute delay). Alphabet Inc Class A is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$328.3 billion and employs 179,582 staff.

• Market capitalization: $2,001,355,145,216
• P/E ratio: 23.4204
• PEG ratio: 1.0788

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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.

Amazon-com stock opened the day at $187.63 after a previous close of $187.54. The latest price was $186.01 (25-minute delay). Amazon-com is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$604.3 billion and employs 1,525,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,981,779,148,800
• P/E ratio: 45.0644
• PEG ratio: 1.7728

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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.

iQIYI stock opened the day at $2.47 after a previous close of $2.53. The latest price was $2.42 (25-minute delay). iQIYI is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$31.1 billion and employs 4,788 staff.

• Market capitalization: $2,437,544,192
• P/E ratio: 10.64
• PEG ratio: 1.2172

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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.

Comcast stock opened the day at $41.88 after a previous close of $41.97. The latest price was $42.68 (25-minute delay). Comcast is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$121.1 billion and employs 186,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $158,578,884,608
• P/E ratio: 10.891
• PEG ratio: 0.6645

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8. Spotify Technology (SPOT)

Spotify Technology S. A. , together with its subsidiaries, provides audio streaming subscription services worldwide. It operates through two segments, Premium and Ad-Supported.

Spotify Technology stock opened the day at $373.61 after a previous close of $372.50. The latest price was $369.10 (25-minute delay). Spotify Technology is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$14.5 billion and employs 7,372 staff.

• Market capitalization: $75,041,955,840
• P/E ratio: 149.48

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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.

Apple stock opened the day at $233.61 after a previous close of $231.30. The latest price was $235.94 (25-minute delay). Apple is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$385.6 billion and employs 161,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $3,482,197,688,320
• P/E ratio: 34.5821
• PEG ratio: 2.1981

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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. 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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