How to buy AMD shares in 2025
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ($AMD) is a semiconductor company specialising in processors and graphics cards for consumer and enterprise applications.👉 Read on to learn about AMD and how to buy $AMD shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy AMD stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether AMD or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in AMD is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy AMD stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including AMD.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy AMD shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for AMD
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for AMD shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of AMD shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase AMD shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for AMD shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
AMD company overview
AMD is a leading global semiconductor company known for its high-performance computing products, including central processing units (CPUs) and graphics processing units (GPUs). It competes with Intel in the CPU market and Nvidia in the GPU market. AMD has seen strong growth due to its Ryzen and EPYC processors, as well as its Radeon graphics cards which are used in gaming, data centers and supercomputers.
AMD share price performance
The AMD share price was US$96.84 (-8.87%) as of market close.
Key metrics for AMD
Get a breakdown of AMD’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$96.84 |
| Market capitalisation | US$156.52B |
| PE Ratio | 96.53 |
| Earnings per share | US$1.00 |
| Day change | -8.87% |
| 52-week high | US$187.28 |
| 52-week low | US$76.48 |
Data updated as of April 10, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in AMD
Put your favourites on repeat - like AMD - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
What is the AMD price target?
The average price target for AMD is US$144.4 across 5 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 80% of analysts suggesting to buy, 20% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell AMD shares?
The process of selling AMD shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own AMD shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find AMD
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy AMD shares?
Like any investment, AMD may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $AMD shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to AMD?
NVIDIA Corporation ($NVDA): NVIDIA is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) for gaming, data centers and artificial intelligence applications. The company is a direct competitor to AMD in GPUs, data center chips and increasingly in areas such as machine learning and AI hardware. Intel Corporation ($INTC): Intel is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, known for its production of microprocessors for computers and servers. As a major competitor in the CPU market, Intel competes with AMD in personal computing, data center and other processor-related markets. Qualcomm Inc. ($QCOM): Qualcomm is a semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company, known for its mobile processors and 5G technology. While not a direct competitor in the desktop CPU market, Qualcomm competes with AMD in areas like mobile chipsets, connectivity solutions and emerging AI technologies.
What are some ETFs that hold AMD?
iShares Semiconductor ETF ($SOXX): SOXX focuses on U.S. semiconductor companies, with AMD being one of its key holdings, alongside industry giants like NVIDIA and Intel. The ETF provides exposure to companies involved in semiconductor manufacturing and equipment. VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($SMH): SMH tracks a global portfolio of semiconductor companies, with AMD included as a significant holding. This ETF covers companies designing, manufacturing and distributing semiconductors, including major players like NVIDIA, Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF ($XSD): XSD offers exposure to U.S. semiconductor companies, with AMD among its holdings. The ETF takes an equal-weighted approach to the semiconductor industry, encompassing a broad range of companies engaged in chip design, production and related technology services.
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AMD Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for AMD
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
So, in the case of AMD, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$88.25 at last market close.
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This is for information purposes only and is not a recommendation to invest in the securities listed. Such information is not intended to constitute financial advice and no agency or advisory relationship is created between you and Stake as a result of having access to or using the Information. This information does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You agree that neither Stake nor any third party provider is responsible for any investment decisions or for any damages or other losses resulting from the use of the Information. As always, do your own research before making any investment decisions and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial adviser. No representation or warranty is made as to the timeliness, reliability, accuracy or completeness of the material and Stake does not accept any responsibility arising from errors in, or omissions from, the data. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.