How to buy BYD shares in 2025
BYD ($BYDDY), the Chinese multinational manufacturing company is taking over the electric vehicle industry with record sales in 2023, and strong stock price performance continuing throughout 2024 and 2025.
👉 Read on to learn about BYD and how to buy $BYDDY shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy BYD stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether BYDDY 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 BYD is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy BYD 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 BYDDY.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy BYDDY shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
3. Search for BYD or BYDDY
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 BYDDY shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of BYD 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.
BYD company overview
BYD Company Ltd., an acronym for "Build Your Dreams," is a major Chinese multinational company heavily focused on technology and manufacturing sectors critical to the green energy transition. They are a dominant global player primarily known for designing and producing electric vehicles (EVs), including cars and buses, as well as being one of the world's largest manufacturers of rechargeable batteries for vehicles and energy storage solutions.
In 2023, BYD achieved a remarkable milestone by selling 3.02 million vehicles, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase and surpassing Tesla production for the second year in a row. This surge underscored BYD's growing influence in the EV market.
Beyond vehicles, BYD has a strong presence in the renewable energy sector. The company produces energy storage batteries, contributing to the global shift towards green energy solutions. Its battery technology is not limited to automobiles but also caters to stationary energy storage needs.
BYD has also ventured into the semiconductor industry, developing components essential for electric vehicles and smart technologies. This diversification demonstrates BYD's holistic approach to technology integration.
Their journey has taken them from a small battery manufacturer to a global EV leader, exemplifying innovation and a commitment to sustainable development.
BYD share price performance
The BYD share price was US$12.57 (+0.08%) as of market close.
Key metrics for BYD
Get a breakdown of BYD’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$12.57 |
| Market capitalisation | US$0.00 |
| PE Ratio | 0.00 |
| Earnings per share | US$0.00 |
| Day change | +0.08% |
| 52-week high | US$20.05 |
| 52-week low | US$10.58 |
Data updated as of December 5, 2025.
BYDDY vs BYDDF
BYDDY and BYDDF represent two versions of BYD stock traded on the U.S. OTC markets. BYDDY is the American Depository Receipt (ADR) of BYD, essentially a bundle of two BYDDF shares. BYDDF represents BYD's H-shares.
BYDDF trades at the HKD/USD conversion rate based on the HK shares (1211:HK). BYDDY shares typically trade at about twice the price of BYDDF shares.
The $BYDDY OTC stock is available on Stake but the BYDDF OTC is not.
Does Warren Buffett own BYD?
Yes, Warren Buffet has holdings in BYD Co. Ltd, showing great interest in the Chinese automobile maker. BYDDF is 0.6% of Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio (as of 30 September 2024), at a value of US$$1,806,490,733.
On 16 July 2024, Berkshire trimmed their stake in the company from 5.06% down to 4.9%, according to a Hong Kong stock exchange filing.
Does BYD pay dividends?
Yes, BYD pays dividends.
| Dividend yield | 1.46% |
Data updated as of December 5, 2025.
How to sell BYD shares?
The process of selling BYD shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own BYDDY shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find BYD
- 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 BYD shares?
Like any investment, BYD 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 $BYDDY shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to BYDDY?
Tesla ($TSLA):
Tesla is perhaps BYD's most direct global competitor in the electric vehicle space, focusing purely on battery electric vehicles and related energy generation/storage products. Based in the U.S., it competes fiercely with BYD for the title of the world's largest EV seller and is known for its strong brand, technology focus, and extensive charging network.
Li Auto Inc ($LI):
Li Auto is another leading Chinese electric vehicle maker listed on the NASDAQ, competing directly with BYD, particularly noted for its popular extended-range electric vehicles which function similarly to plug-in hybrids. This strong position in China's market for vehicles that combine battery power with a range-extending gasoline engine makes it a significant competitor, reflecting an important segment where BYD also has substantial sales.
NIO Inc ($NIO):
NIO is a prominent Chinese electric vehicle company focused on the premium EV segment, known for its innovative Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model featuring battery swapping stations. It is expanding internationally, representing another major EV player listed on a U.S. exchange.
What are some ETFs that hold BYDDY?
Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF ($LIT):
The LIT ETF provides global exposure to companies involved throughout the lithium and battery lifecycle, from mining to battery production, which includes significant players like BYD due to their large battery division. It captures a critical part of the EV supply chain beyond just the vehicle manufacturers themselves.
BetaShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility ETF ($DRIV):
For direct access on the Australian Securities Exchange, DRIV tracks an index of global leaders in automotive technology, including EVs, autonomous vehicles, and related components and infrastructure, where BYD is often a constituent. This ETF provides Australians with a convenient way to invest thematically in the EV and future mobility trend.
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- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
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- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for BYD
- 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.
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