How to buy Mastercard shares in 2025
Mastercard ($MA) facilitates global electronic payments, providing secure payment solutions for individuals, businesses and institutions across multiple platforms.👉 Read on to learn about Mastercard and how to buy $MA shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy Mastercard stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether MA 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 Mastercard is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy Mastercard 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 MA.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy MA 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 Mastercard or MA
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 MA shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of Mastercard 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 MA shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for Mastercard shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
Mastercard company overview
Mastercard is a leading global payments technology company that enables the processing of transactions through debit, credit and prepaid cards. Their network connects consumers, merchants, financial institutions, governments and businesses, making everyday transactions possible in more than 200 countries. They provide a range of services beyond payments including fraud protection, digital wallet solutions and data analytics to help businesses and banks operate more efficiently. Mastercard’s vision is to create a world beyond cash by promoting digital payments and fostering financial inclusion. They aim to drive innovation through technology and partnerships to offer seamless, secure and accessible payment solutions for everyone.
Mastercard share price performance
The Mastercard share price was US$536.38 (-0.53%) as of market close.
Key metrics for Mastercard
Get a breakdown of Mastercard’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$536.38 |
| Market capitalisation | US$489.02B |
| PE Ratio | 38.61 |
| Earnings per share | US$13.89 |
| Day change | -0.53% |
| 52-week high | US$582.23 |
| 52-week low | US$428.86 |
Data updated as of March 21, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in Mastercard
Put your favourites on repeat - like Mastercard - 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.
Does Mastercard pay dividends?
Yes, Mastercard pays dividends.
| Dividend yield | 0.57% |
Data updated as of March 21, 2025.
What is the Mastercard price target?
The average price target for MA is US$647.08 across 14 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 100% of analysts suggesting to buy, 0% 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 Mastercard shares?
The process of selling Mastercard shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own MA shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Mastercard
- 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 Mastercard shares?
Like any investment, Mastercard 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 $MA shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to MA?
Visa ($V): Visa operates in the global payment processing industry, providing secure and reliable payment networks for debit, credit and prepaid cards. Like Mastercard, Visa is a key player in the shift towards cashless transactions worldwide. PayPal Holdings ($PYPL): PayPal is a leader in digital and mobile payments, offering online money transfer services for individuals and businesses. Its services complement Mastercard's, particularly in the e-commerce and peer-to-peer payment space. American Express ($AXP): American Express provides financial services focusing on credit card issuance and global payments. Unlike Mastercard, Amex also offers travel-related services but is still a major player in digital payment technologies.
What are some ETFs that hold MA?
SPDR S&P 500 ETF ($SPY): SPY tracks the S&P 500 Index, representing the 500 largest U.S. companies by market capitalization. Mastercard is a significant holding in this fund, alongside other blue-chip companies. iShares U.S. Financials ETF ($IYF): IYF focuses on U.S. financial sector companies, including banks, insurance firms and payment processors like Mastercard, providing exposure to a broad range of financial stocks. Vanguard Information Technology ETF ($VGT): VGT tracks a diverse range of technology companies, including payment processors like Mastercard. Its portfolio includes tech giants such as Apple and Microsoft, in addition to payment service providers.
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Mastercard 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 Mastercard
- 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 Mastercard, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$533.54 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.