How to buy Netflix shares

Easy steps to invest in Netflix stock in the UK.

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is a tech stock that revolutionised home entertainment with its subscription streaming model. But, it now faces fierce competition as the likes of Disney, Amazon and Apple are all trying to play catch up. Netflix has even started dipping its toes into streaming live events and sports.

While it’s focused on content dominance and ad-supported tiers, slowing subscriber growth remains a challenge. It has already shown it has the pricing power to increase fees, but this could reach a limit, and then what? Investors thinking about buying Netflix shares need to think about the future of entertainment rather than past stock price performance.

How to buy shares in Netflix

  1. Open a brokerage account. Choose from our top broker picks or compare brokers in depth. To trade US shares you'll need to complete a W8-BEN form – typically part of the sign-up process.
  2. Fund your account. Add money to your account via bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  3. Search the platform by ticker symbol. NFLX in this case.
  4. Choose an order type. Place a market order or limit order with your preferred number of shares or dollar amount.
  5. Submit the order. It's that simple.
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.

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Find the cheapest way to buy Netflix shares with our calculator. Bear in mind that both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs estimated here are just a guide (refer to platforms themselves for availability and exact pricing).

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Alternative ways to invest in Netflix

Buying shares in just one company is generally considered a riskier bet than investing in a range of investments - AKA a "diversified portfolio". Experts generally recommend holding a mix of investments in specific assets and funds. Funds are ready-made portfolios of multiple companies' shares (potentially including Netflix), and the idea is that drops in the value of one constituent company's share price might be offset by rises in others.

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

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Xtrackers S&P 500 Swap ETF 1C (XSPX) Xtrackers S&P 500 Swap ETF 1C icon 91.93% Invest Capital at risk
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF USD (Acc) (CSP1) iShares Core S&P 500 ETF USD (Acc) icon 90.46% Invest Capital at risk
HSBC S&P 500 ETF (HSPX) HSBC S&P 500 ETF icon 79.57% Invest Capital at risk

Is it a good time to buy Netflix stock?

Review technicals and fundamentals to help you determine if now's a good time for you to invest.

Technical analysis

View Netflix's price performance, share price volatility, historical data and technicals.

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.

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Historical closes compared with the last close of $1140.22

1 week (2025-05-03) -1.41%
1 month (2025-04-10) 24.17%
3 months (2025-02-10) 10.96%
6 months (2024-11-10) 39.14%
1 year (2024-05-10) 86.66%
2 years (2023-05-10) 235.47%
3 years (2022-05-10) 554.13%
5 years (2020-05-10) 158.84%
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Our expert says: Should you buy Netflix stock?

"This is something only you can decide. Netflix captured the attention of couch-sitters and investors around the world. So much positivity was great for television series binging and for profits. The Netflix stock price has seen plenty of recent growth as a result. The challenge is how Netflix can continue to grow and make money if so many people are already subscribed?

We’re seeing Netflix crack down on password sharing, introducing adverts and raising monthly subscription prices. This is the immediate plan to squeeze more money out of customers who treat Netflix as an essential spend. How long Netflix can do this remains to be seen, but the trick is finding ways to monetise its audience without driving people away on price. "

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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.


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