How to Buy Rivian Stock in Canada

Rivian is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange in the US.

As a Canadian investor, you can buy this stock on Canadian trading platforms. However, it is worth monitoring the USD/CAD exchange rate to determine the currency impact of your investment decisions.

There are a few simple steps you can follow to add the American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer to your stock portfolio from the comfort of your own home!

1. Select a suitable trading platform

The first step to buying Rivian shares requires you to make a decision on the trading platform you would like to use.

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2. Create an Account

Once you have selected the platform you would like to trade with, you have to open an account with that platform.

3. Select the company you want to invest into

Once you are familiar with your chosen brokerage’s interface, you will need to enter the stock ticker (NASDAQ:RIVN) or you may also be able to write out the full (Rivian Automotive Inc) or partial name (Rivian) of the stock.

4. Choose your order type and the number of shares you want to buy

At this stage, you will also need to select your order type.

5. Execute the trade

The last step is to execute the trade by pressing the ‘Buy’ button and once the transaction is complete, your order is said to be ‘filled’.

How Many Rivian Shares Should I Buy?

The number of shares you should buy is dependent on your own personal financial profile and portfolio size, investing strategy and risk tolerance. Your investment criteria may differ entirely from your neighbour’s, and there is no single right answer.

For example, you may already own shares of another EV company.

In this case, you should consider whether you want to add Rivian shares, replace the existing shares with Rivian stock or keep them as they are.

Similarly, if you are a passive investor, then you might want to find ETFs or mutual funds that hold Rivian stock rather than owning the stock yourself.

Another consideration is that auto stocks tend to be more cyclical and follow the general health of the economy.

As such, if you have a bullish view on the economy in the short- to medium-term, then you might want to buy more shares of the Rivian stock.

However, if you have a somewhat pessimistic view, then you may want to lower your exposure to Rivian or skip it entirely.

It is also important to do your research on Rivian to understand their strategy and operations.

Since the company is publicly traded, you can find a lot of good information in their most recent annual report or quarterly filings which contain comprehensive insight into the business’s history, recent financial results, growth plan, risks, and more.

You can check out Rivian’s Investor Relations page to find various filings, press releases, and presentations that will help you better understand the company.

This information can also help inform your decision on the number of shares you want to buy.

Rivian Company Overview

Rivian designs, manufactures and markets electric vehicles and accessories for both consumers and businesses.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, the company shipped produced 1,015 vehicles and shipped 920 as per its most recent annual report.

Rivian’s consumer vehicles portfolio includes models such as the R1T (electric pickup truck) and R1S (large-format electric SUV), and it offers additional consumer services including digitally-enabled financing, telematics-based insurance, vehicle maintenance, etc.

Rivian commercial vehicle portfolio consists of the EDV-700 (a 700 cubic foot electric delivery van) and the EDV-500 (500-cubic foot electric delivery van). The company also offers commercial services including FleetOS (a centralized fleet management subscription platform).

These products are further complemented by Rivian’s ecosystem which comprises of capabilities including a vehicle technology platform, cloud architecture, product development and operations, and data and analytics.

As reported on its most recent annual report, Rivian generated $55M in revenues.

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