NYSE · Mid cap
META NASDAQ Mega cap
How to buy Meta Platforms stock.
Meta is one of the largest investors in AI infrastructure and the lead open-source AI lab through its Llama model series. It spends more on AI compute than most pure-play AI companies and releases models openly, which influences the market that Anthropic and OpenAI compete in. META stock offers AI upside through advertising products, AI assistant reach, and Llama's growing ecosystem.
Why Meta Platforms is an AI stock.
Meta runs one of the largest AI training clusters in the world, powered by Nvidia and custom MTIA chips. Its Llama models are the most widely used open-source AI models and set the baseline performance that closed labs must beat. AI improvements in Meta's ad products directly increase revenue per user.
Meta Platforms is in the AI software and platforms category. Companies building AI-native products, enterprise software, and data platforms on top of the hardware and cloud layers.
How to buy Meta Platforms (META) step by step.
- Choose a broker. Meta Platforms trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker META. Any broker with access to NASDAQ can execute the trade.
- Open and fund an account. Most brokers take 5–15 minutes to open an account. You will need to verify your identity. Minimum investments vary by broker.
- Search for META. Once funded, search for the ticker symbol META in your broker's platform and confirm you are looking at NASDAQ.
- Place your order. Select the number of shares or a dollar amount. Many brokers offer fractional shares from as little as $1. Review any fees before confirming.
- Monitor your position. Meta Platforms's share price will move with broader market conditions and AI sector news. Use stop-loss orders if you want to limit downside.
Key facts.
| Ticker | META |
|---|---|
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Category | AI software and platforms |
| Market cap size | Mega cap |
Frequently asked questions.
Is Meta an AI stock?
Meta is both an AI investor and an AI beneficiary. It builds Llama open-source models, runs frontier-scale training clusters, and applies AI to improve ad targeting across Facebook and Instagram. AI has been a major driver of Meta's revenue growth.
Related AI software and platforms stocks.
Capital at risk. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Australian residents: eToro Service (ARSN 637 489 466). Capital at risk. See PDS and TMD. Zero commission on stocks does not apply to short or leveraged positions; other fees may apply. Some links on this page are partner or affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you sign up. This never affects our analysis or recommendations. See our affiliate disclosure.