What stay at home stocks should you watch? Raise your hand if you are naturally a homebody like me! Well, the past two years have given ‘staying at home a new meaning. The COVID-19 pandemic turned us all into homebodies whether we liked it or not. Many places like restaurants, bars, and gyms were closed to the public. Only the essentials like grocery stores were open and many of us learned how to navigate our needs from the comfort of our homes.
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Staying at Home Stocks List
The advancement of technology has really changed our outlook on leaving the house. Thanks to companies like Amazon, we can truly get anything we want to be delivered right to our door.
As twisted as it may sound, technology has allowed us to isolate ourselves from the world. While this comes in handy during a pandemic, what happens when one day, we return to normal? If you believe in the trend of staying at home, here are some stocks to look at for the future.
The idea of this article is to imagine which companies would allow us to live our lives normally while almost completely staying at home. Obviously, we’re going to need the essentials to survive, but we should also consider things like entertainment, fitness, and income.
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN): For most people, me included, Amazon is the very first place to look when you realize you need something. There are very few things you can’t get on Amazon. And you can often save a few bucks by buying from their home brand AmazonBasics.
The best part? You can usually get what you order within 24 hours, and often it’s even faster! You can even order your groceries or necessities like toilet paper or bottled water. Need things regularly? Add a subscribe and save plan to your account. Then you save money by having things automatically delivered. When it comes to eCommerce, Amazon is the global leader, and if you plan on spending a lot of time at home then it is the first and often only site you will ever need!
Excercise with Movies
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX): Netflix is the ultimate stay at home companion. The streaming platform is constantly churning out new original programming as well as classic titles from their vast library. While it has met some competition of late from other platforms like Disney+, Peacock, and HBO Max, Netflix remains the global leader in the streaming industry.
Netflix has well over 210 million global subscribers in nearly 200 different countries around the world. If you’re going to be spending a lot of time at home, you’ll definitely want to get familiar with the Netflix catalog as they make our stay at home stocks list.
Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON): If there’s one thing I’ve noticed from the pandemic it’s that we’ve all put on a few extra pounds! With most gyms closed or at least limited in availability, a lot of people turned to at home fitness equipment. One of the premier brands for at home fitness is Peloton. The company hit the mainstream when it debuted its interactive fitness experience.
Peloton machines are easily distinguishable by the large monitors that are attached to the equipment. Users can utilize these monitors to do live training sessions in a class or private setting. Connected fitness accounts for a very small percentage of the total fitness industry. And Peloton is one of the most recognizable brand names. Peloton has an attractive subscriptions service for users, which provides a nice recurring revenue model for the company. Add in the fact that Peloton’s equipment often costs upwards of several thousand dollars, and you can see why some investors are so bullish on the brand.
Feed Us and Our Pets
Chewy (NYSE: CHWY): Another popular trend that gained popularity during the pandemic: pets! A lot of people adopted pets after feeling isolated and in need of a little company.
Once these pets come home though, you will quickly realize how much they need to eat! Never fear because Chewy is your one-stop shop for anything pet related.
The eCommerce platform was founded by Ryan Cohen, who is now the Executive Chairman of GameStop (NYSE: GME). On Chewy you can find all of your pet’s food and treat needs. You’ll also find toys, bedding, and even finding a vet in your area.
Chewy worked hard to build up its logistics department to be able to compete with Amazon. The company is cornering the online pet supply market. And looks to be a solid investment moving forward.
DoorDash (NYSE: DASH): If you like dining out but no longer want to sit in a crowded restaurant, companies like DoorDash are the answer. DoorDash brings a wide selection of local restaurants to order from. You can count on it being delivered in a timely manner.
I think we probably all utilized these food delivery services during the pandemic. Potentially many of us will not switch back to in-person dining. DoorDash also helps smaller businesses who don’t otherwise offer food delivery as they would have to hire a full-time delivery driver. DoorDash is even partnering with local grocery stores to offer free pickup and delivery of groceries to people who need it.
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Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD): An odd choice? Investing and trading became incredibly popular during the pandemic. A lot of people were just sitting at home, as the government sent out multiple stimulus checks to citizens around the country. Well, a lot of people thought they would throw that money into the stock market to get rich quick. Robinhood was one of the more popular brokerages and is completely based online. Robinhood is excellent for trading stocks, investing in cryptocurrencies, and buying and selling options contracts. There is definitely some controversy surrounding the company, particularly in how they sold user data to hedge funds. Robinhood is a go-to mobile app for investing in stocks, and will continue to be used by retail investors who find themselves spending most of their days at home.
Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY): If you are going to be spending a lot of time at home, why not take some time to make it look nicer? On Etsy, you can browse through handmade products that people have crafted. You can usually find some pretty unique things that would otherwise cost a small fortune if you bought a brand name version. Etsy is even getting into the second-hand and vintage clothing markets. Etsy soared to popularity during the pandemic because it was one of the only sites where you could find masks. If you want to add a bit of character and charm to your house, then Etsy is a great place to start!
Healthcare and Home Improvement
Home Depot (NYSE: HD): Well, we had a lot of fun stocks, but the reality is if you are spending a lot of time at home, things will start to break down.
Have you ever seen a Home Depot that isn’t busy? You’ll be visiting Big Orange quite a bit to keep up the condition of your home. Luckily, there are over 2,300 locations around North America if you ever need to do a repair! Home Depot is as blue-chip as stocks come in the retail sector, and the stock pays a generous dividend.
TelaDoc (NYSE: TDOC): In the end, all we have is our health. If you plan on staying at home, then a doctor’s office is likely the last place you’ll want to visit.
Telemedicine and telehealth are two essential services that gained popularity during the pandemic. When all you need is a prescription renewed, it is much easier to just get on the phone with a physician, rather than head across town to see them.
Obviously, some visits need to be in person still, but it is much easier for patients and the doctors themselves to do the low-touch appointments over the phone.
While there are some competitors to TelaDoc, the company remains the brand most associated with telemedicine. The stock has been beaten up recently as the pandemic appears to be coming to an end.
Rest assured, telemedicine will continue to be utilized for the foreseeable future!
Conclusion
So as you can see, staying at home really isn’t so bad these days! You can trade these stay at home stocks and make some money. Apart from the lack of human contact, you can easily get access to anything you need that is essential to your survival. Online shopping and delivery logistics have become so advanced that companies like Amazon and Alibaba are working on 48 hours delivery service to any location on Earth!
The COVID-19 pandemic certainly changed how we view leaving our houses. No matter what side of the argument you land on, you cannot argue against how easy it is to simply stay at home and carry on with our lives. Whether it is health related or not, the companies we mentioned above can make our lives easier without ever having to leave home!
