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Investing in Slack, now a part of Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), can be a strategic move for those looking to tap into the ever-growing tech sector. Here's a straightforward guide to help you buy Slack stock in 2024.
About Salesforce, Inc.
Founded in 1999, Salesforce is based in San Francisco, California. Serving industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing by providing sales tracking, personalized customer support, app-building tools, and team collaboration via Slack.
| Market Cap: | 264.462B |
| Income: | 4.14B |
| Sales: | 34.86B |
| Beta: | 1.30 |
| P/E | 63.28 |
| EPS (TTM) | 4.21 |
Other offerings include marketing tools, commerce solutions, analytics with Tableau, and data integration with MuleSoft.
Slack is one of the company's top products that offers a centralized space for team communication, file sharing, project management, and integration with various third-party apps. It's popular for its user-friendly interface, versatility, and ability to create channels for specific topics or projects, helping teams organize and streamline their workflow and conversations.
Slack Technologies went public in June 2019 with a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "WORK." However, in December 2020, Salesforce announced it would acquire Slack Technologies in a deal worth around $27.7 billion.
How to buy Slack stock?
If you decide to invest in Slack by purchasing shares of its parent company, Salesforce Inc., here's our 5-step guide to assist you:
Step 1. Open A Brokerage Account
To start investing, you'll need a brokerage account. Brokerage companies vary in commission fees, available markets, platform complexity, and ease of account opening, so choose one that fits your needs.
To make the right choice, you should compare the fees, conditions, and how easily you understand the platform and the brokerage company's concept.
Using eToro as an example, we will show how you can open such an account:
| 1 | Register your account here. Registration is free, after it, it is not necessary to start investing immediately. You can first use this account to practice with a virtual portfolio eToro demo account. |
| 2 | Provide your personal details, such as your name, email address, and password for your account. |
| 3 | Verify your email address by clicking on the link sent to you in an email from eToro. |
| 4 | Enter additional information, including your date of birth, address, and phone number. |
| 5 | Upload a copy of your government-issued ID (such as a passport or driver's license) and a proof of address (such as a utility bill or bank statement) to verify your identity. |
| 6 | Fund your account using a variety of payment methods, such as credit/debit cards, bank transfers, or e-wallets. |
Step 2. Make Your Research on Salesforce.com Inc Stock
After deciding where to buy Salesforce.com Inc (CRM) stocks, the next step is researching the company.
This step is necessary to understand whether this company fits your financial goals and strategy. For such research to give good results, following questions should be considered:
- What is Salesforce.com Inc (CRM)?
- What is the company's history?
- How has it performed in the past?
- What are the risks associated with investing in the company?
- How does the company compare to its competitors?
- What is the company's strategy for growth?
To find answers, check the company's annual and quarterly reports, balance sheets, income statements. Its website and third-party evaluators for the comprehensive analysis. For instance, you can find a detailed report on Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE: CRM) in our website here. All data is updated daily.
There are several key financials that you should know to make informed investment decisions. Here are a few important ones:
- Revenue: Revenue is the total amount of money a company generates from its operations. It is an essential measure of a company's size and growth potential.
- Net Income: Net income is a company's profit after all expenses have been deducted from its revenue. This is a good indicator of a company's profitability.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): EPS is the amount of a company's profit that is allocated to each outstanding share of stock. It measures a company's profitability and can be used to calculate the P/E ratio.
- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: The debt-to-equity ratio indicates a company's leverage, or how much debt it has relative to its equity. It is calculated by dividing the company's total liabilities by its total equity. A high debt-to-equity ratio may indicate that a company is taking on too much debt and could be at risk of defaulting on its loans.
- Return on Equity (ROE): ROE measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity. It is calculated by dividing the company's net income by its total equity. A high ROE may indicate that a company uses its shareholders' money efficiently.
- Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio): The P/E ratio is a measure of a company's current stock price relative to its earnings per share (EPS). It is calculated by dividing the current stock price by the EPS. A high P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is overvalued, while a low P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
These financials can give you a good starting point for analysing a company's financial health and growth potential. However, it's essential also to consider other factors, such as industry trends, competition, management, and macroeconomic conditions, when making investment decisions.
Do not forget to check what analysts say about the company, but remember that no one can predict the exact future price due to many factors.
Also, remember to regularly read the latest news and check what other investors think of the company.
Step 3: Decide How Much to Invest and Assess Your Risk Tolerance
To decide how much to invest, analyze your financial situation:
- Time Horizon: How long you plan to hold an investment (short-term, medium-term, or long-term). This affects your risk tolerance and expected returns.
- Risk Tolerance: How much risk you're willing to take, influenced by your financial situation, goals, and personal preferences.
- Goals: Your specific objectives, such as building wealth, generating income, or saving for retirement.
Before investing, ensure you have:
- An emergency fund covering 3-6 months of expenses.
- A budget for your investing strategy.
- Emotional readiness, as a clear mind is crucial.
4. Place An Order
Once you have determined how much you want to invest in Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE: CRM), you can place your order to buy stocks.
You have two types of orders to choose from:
- Market order: A market order is an order to buy or sell stocks at the current market price. When you place a market order, you are telling your broker to execute the trade at whatever the current market price is, which may not be the same price you saw when you decided to place the order.
Market orders are typically executed quickly and are often used when investors want to buy or sell stocks speedily and want to take advantage of a good opportunity. - Limit order: A limit order is an order to buy or sell stocks at a specified price or better. When you place a limit order, you are essentially setting a "limit" on the price you are willing to pay (or receive) for the stocks.
For example, if you want to buy shares of Salesforce.com, you could place a limit order to buy at $269.83 per share. If the price of Salesforce.com drops to $269.83 or less, your order will be executed. Your order will not be executed if the price never drops to $269.83. Limit orders can be helpful for investors who want to be more precise about the price at which they buy or sell a stock and who are willing to wait for a specific price to be reached.
It's important to understand each type of order's risks and potential benefits before placing an order and to consider factors such as the current market conditions and the volatility of the stock you are interested in.
Step 5: Keep an Eye on Your Investment and Use Stop-Loss Orders
Regularly monitor your investments and set a stop-loss to protect your portfolio.
Monitoring keeps you informed about performance and allows strategy adjustments. A stop-loss order automatically sells a stock if it falls below a certain price, limiting losses.
Avoid overreacting to short-term market fluctuations; remember that stocks often dip before rebounding. Review your strategy regularly to ensure it aligns with your goals and risk tolerance. Stay informed and proactive to make your investments work for you.
