Short guide to investing in gaming blue chip stocks

It is no surprise that gaming industry is getting massive attention lately, especially after the esports took off with multi-million dollar prize pools seen in events such as The International (Dota 2) or Fortnite World Cup Final, combining over 50 million US dollars. The gaming industry involves a huge number of companies, both software and hardware aspects of business, and naturally, those interested in stock investment can find a plethora of different company profiles, from start-ups to giants like Logitech. Even the word “gaming” is becoming an umbrella term these days. For example, playing Rizk slots can be considered gaming, so casino companies are also part of the gaming industry, although some still prefer another widely used term – iGaming. This even further expands your opportunities, as the casino industry has some really interesting publicly listed companies.

Luckily, investing has never been easier, thanks to platforms like Questrade or Wealthsimple. Almost anyone can start investing in stocks. Simply choose your service of choice, apply to the platform, and then deposit funds into your account. From there, users can use their funds to purchase stocks from some of the biggest markets available. 

Gaming Blue Chip Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio

Interestingly enough, the term “blue chip” is inspired by Poker, where blue chips are the most valuable type of chip. Similarly, blue chip stocks are the shares of well-established companies that are internationally recognized and respected.

Capcom

Capcom (OTC:CCOEF) owns two huge franchises – Resident Evil and Monster Hunter. In addition, it also has properties such as Devil May Cry, Street Fighter, and Mega Man, among other classics. This Japanese company has been present for decades and is one of the pioneers of the gaming industry.

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) is the second-largest company in the video game industry, right after Activision Blizzard. It has been founded in 1982 and is standing behind the largest sports franchises like Madden NFL and FIFA. If you’re not a sports fan, you may know games like The Sims or Apex Legends.

Activision Blizzard

Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) leads the gaming industry as the largest video game company by revenue. This company is responsible for games like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Overwatch. It is split in three divisions, and each one is specialized in one gaming segment: King Digital for mobile gaming, Activision for console gaming and Blizzard for PC gaming.

 Take-Two Interactive

Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO) has assets in its portfolio responsible for a constant revenue stream. For example, Grand Theft Auto V has been around since 2013, but it shows no signs of slowing down. Some reports say that Rockstar Games (owned by Take-Two Interactive) made $6 billion from that game alone.

Zynga

Zynga (NASDAQ:ZNGA) first started developing browser-based games that were available on Facebook. Despite the enormous initial popularity, the company failed to successfully shift its focus to mobile games, which resulted in years of struggle. However, those years are over thanks to intelligent acquisitions that added some great mobile titles to its portfolio.