GTA 5: Best Stocks To Invest In

Here is a guide on how you can rig the stock market in GTA 5 and know the best stocks to invest in for the best profit.

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Here is how you can get the most out of the stock market in GTA 5. (Image via Rockstar Games)

GTA 5 includes a stock market feature where you can invest your money and potentially earn a ton of cash by selling at the right time. You can invest blindly and hope for the best. However, if you want to maximize profits, you’ll have to be smart about how you do it.

Fortunately, there is a way to rig the system and cash out big time with each stock investment. However, it requires you to complete Lester’s Assassination missions while investing in very specific stocks. It can be a bit confusing if you’re not familiar with this process.

To help you, here’s how you can get the most money by knowing the best stocks to invest in GTA 5.

How To Make More Money in GTA 5 Stock Market

Invest in the Stock Market While Doing Lester’s Assassination Missions
The stock market interface in GTA 5. (Image via Rockstar Games)

If you want to maximize your profit in the stock market, you’ll need to wait until you’ve completed the story mode and have saved up a massive amount of cash. This money will be used to invest in stocks. However, you need to invest in specific stocks related to your current Lester’s Assassination mission.

How Does Stock Market Work in GTA 5

After each assassination attempt you successfully complete, one of the large corporations affiliated with the mission will see its stock price influenced. You should have all three characters invest their hard-earned cash in the stock market before initiating these missions.

Once you complete the mission, you should see a huge change in the stock market. This is the time to sell your stocks and cash out to get the most value.

Here’s a quick look at the missions and the companies you should be investing in:

MissionStock to Purchase Before a MissionHow to Maximize Profit
Hotel AssassinationBetaPharmaceuticals (BAWSAQ)Sell after completing the mission. Then, wait for three in-game days before purchasing Bilkington (LCN). Wait one week or two before taking the second mission, then sell it when the stock value recovers.
The Multi-Target AssassinationDebonaire Cigarettes (LCN)Sell stocks after completing the mission, and then purchase Redwood (LCN). Wait for two days, then sell Redwood at around 300% extra gain.
The Vice AssassinationFruit (BAWSAQ)Sell stocks after completing the assassination mission.
The Bus AssassinationVapid (BAWSAQ)Buy Vapid stocks only after the mission with the company is complete. Then wait for two days in-game and sell the stocks for profit.
The Construction AssassinationGoldCoast (LCN)Sell stocks after finishing the mission.

Sometimes, you’ll have to wait a few days or weeks before selling your stocks. Take note of these days so you don’t miss out on large profits.


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