Construction stocks

The best construction stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

7 construction stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the building industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

1. United States Lime-and-Minerals (USLM)
2. Caterpillar (CAT)
3. Summit Materials (SUM)
4. Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA)
5. Eagle Materials (EXP)
6. D-RHorton (DHI)
7. EMCOR Group (EME)

3 tools to help identify new investments

We've compiled a list of construction stocks to keep an eye on, but the stock market is volatile, and trends can change daily.

If you're actively trading stocks, staying on top of new industry trends and rising stocks can take a lot of time. Here are some of my favourite tools to keep up with trends and get new trading ideas.

• Stock screeners. You can use an online stock screener like Finviz or TradingView to see what stocks are making the biggest moves today and narrow your search by industry and market cap. Screeners are most beneficial for technical traders who have set criteria in mind for their trades. For example, if you're looking for stocks trending today in the building industry, you can pull a list of all mid-cap and large-cap stocks for that industry and sort by percent change since opening.
• Newsletters. Some of my favourites include the Motley Fool Stock Advisor and the Alpha Boost and Cherry Picks newsletters published by Tastyworks. Newsletters can be a great way to find companies that may be worth investing in for the long haul.
• Social media. While I'd never make a trade based on a Reddit thread alone, social platforms like Reddit, Twitter and Tiktok can be useful tools for staying on top of what companies people are talking about. The trendiness of a stock can directly influence its price — but those trends can also be volatile. While social media can occasionally help buy-and-hold investors, it tends to be a more practical tool for active traders.

Take a deeper dive into construction stocks

If you're interested in investing in the building industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

How to buy construction stocks

1. Compare share trading platforms. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. You'll need personal and financial details, like your contact and bank information.
3. Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like GVA or USLM.
4. Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
5. Choose an order type. Invest in the construction stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
6. Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you've invested in the building industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it's time to sell.

Compare trading platforms

Compare online trading platforms by fees, asset types and bonuses to find the best for your investment in construction stocks

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Name	Product	Price per trade	Inactivity fee	Asset class	International
eToro Finder AwardExclusive		$0	US$10 per month if there’s been no log-in for 12 months	ASX shares, Global shares, US shares, ETFs	Yes	Finder exclusive: Get 12 months of investment tracking app Delta PRO for free when you fund your eToro account (T&Cs apply). CFD service. Capital at risk. Join the world's biggest social trading network when you trade stocks, commodities and currencies from the one account.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
CMC Invest Finder Award		$0	$0	ASX shares, Global shares, Options trading, US shares, ETFs	Yes	$0 brokerage on US, UK, Canadian and Japanese markets (FX spreads apply). Trade over 45,000 shares and ETFs from Australia and 15 major global markets. Plus, buy Aussie shares or ETFs for $0 brokerage up to $1,000 (First buy order of each security, each day - excludes margin loan settled trades).	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Moomoo Share Trading Exclusive		US$0.99	$0	ASX shares, Global shares, US shares, ETFs	Yes	Finder exclusive: Get an additional 30 days on top of the regular brokerage-free period for new accounts. T&Cs apply. Trade shares on the ASX, the US markets and buy ETFs with Moomoo. Plus join a community over 20 million investors.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Spaceship US Investing		US$0	$0	US shares, ETFs	Yes	Dive into US markets with $0 brokerage, starting with just a $10 investment. Unlock US stocks and ETFs with minimal entry barriers, offering straightforward, low-cost options for new and seasoned investors.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Tiger Brokers Exclusive		US$2	$0	ASX shares, Global shares, US shares, ETFs	Yes	Finder exclusive: 10 no-brokerage US or ASX market trades in the first 180 days + 7% p.a. on uninvested cash with first deposit of any amount, plus US$30 TSLA + US$30 NVDA shares with deposits up to AU$2000. T&Cs apply. Trade Australian, US and Asian stocks with no minimum deposit on Tiger Broker’s feature-packed platform.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Webull		US$0.25	$0	ASX shares, Global shares, Options trading, US shares, ETFs	Yes	Sign up & deposit $200 to get $100 of rewards value, or deposit $1,000 to get $200 worth. Up to $5,450 value available. T&Cs apply. Trade ASX and US stocks and US options, plus gain access to inbuilt news platforms and educational resources. You can also start trading for less with fractional shares.	Go to site More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Saxo Invested		US$1	$0	ASX shares, Global shares, Options trading, US shares, ETFs	Yes	Access 22,000+ stocks on 50+ exchanges worldwide Low fees for Australian and global share trading, no inactivity fees, low currency conversion fee and optimised for mobile.	Go to site	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in construction stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — construction stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the building industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you're new to investing, or if it's been awhile since you've taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best features in your trading account.