How to Buy Broadcom Stock (AVGO): Your Complete Guide

How to buy Broadcom stock

We'll break down how to add the technology infrastructure company to your portfolio.

1. Open a brokerage account: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments. If you don't have one yet, take a look at our favorite brokers and trading platforms to find the right one for you.
2. Fund your account: Transfer money so you’re ready to invest.
3. Search for Broadcom: Enter the ticker symbol "AVGO" into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
4. Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
5. Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
6. Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
7. Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

Should you invest in Broadcom?

Investing is personal. You want to build a portfolio that reflects your values, risk tolerance, and return objectives -- not every stock will be right for your situation.

Reasons to consider it

• You're excited about Broadcom's future, especially how AI could accelerate demand for semiconductors in data centers.
• Buying Broadcom stock would help diversify your portfolio.
• You think Broadcom's acquisition of VMWare will create significant shareholder value in the coming years.
• You believe Broadcom trades at a relatively attractive valuation, given its growth prospects.
• You want to invest in companies that pay a growing dividend.
• You believe Broadcom can continue delivering market-crushing total returns.

Reasons to be cautious

• You're unsure what Broadcom does or how it makes money.
• You already own several semiconductor and infrastructure software companies.
• Broadcom doesn't offer a dividend yield that is high enough for your needs.
• You're seeking a company much earlier in its growth cycle than Broadcom.
• You're concerned that the VMWare deal might not create value for shareholders.
• You're unsure whether AI will live up to its current hype.

Is Broadcom profitable?

Broadcom is an immensely profitable company. In its 2024 fiscal year, the semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions provider grew its revenue by 44% to a record $51.6 billion. The company benefited from a 20% increase in AI revenue ($12.2 billion of its $30.1 billion of semiconductor revenue) and its acquisition of VMWare.

While its net income declined from $14.1 billion to $5.9 billion, that was due largely to restructuring charges. Its non-GAAP net income increased by 29% to $23.7 billion, while its free cash flow grew 10% to $19.4 billion.

The strength of the company's AI-driven semiconductor sales has it on track to deliver another record year of revenue and profitability in 2025. As of October 2025, there has not been an earnings call for FY25.

Does Broadcom pay a dividend?

Broadcom pays a quarterly dividend. As of early 2025, the semiconductor company paid a quarterly dividend of 0.67%. With its share price in the $330s in late 2025, Broadcom's growth is on par with other stocks in the AI sector.

The company has an excellent track record of increasing its dividend. It raised its payout by 11% for its 2024 fiscal year, its 14th consecutive annual increase since it started paying dividends in its 2011 fiscal year. However, as of 2025, Broadcom has slashed its payouts by almost 90%.

How to invest in Broadcom through ETFs

If you want exposure to Broadcom without buying individual shares, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an easy, passive option. As of late 2025, 596 ETFs held more than 770 million Broadcom shares.

Here are a few beginner-friendly ETF choices:

• Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI -0.20%): This was the biggest holder. This specific fund charges a 0.03% ETF expense ratio.
• Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK -1.87%): This ETF, focused on cybersecurity stocks, had 26 holdings in late 2025. Broadcom was its largest holding, accounting for 9.85% of its net assets. The ETF had a 0.6% expense ratio.
• First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL -0.20%): This ETF focuses on semiconductor stocks listed on the Nasdaq. In late 2025, it had 32 holdings, of which Broadcom was its thirds largest, at 7.68% of its net assets. The fund has a 0.6% expense ratio.
• iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX -0.49%): This fund provides exposure to the U.S. semiconductor sector. It had 31 holdings in late 2025, with Broadcom as its second largest holding at 7.71% of its net assets. The fund has a 0.57% expense ratio.

Will Broadcom stock split?

Broadcom does not have an upcoming stock split as of late 2025. Its most recent split was a 10-for-1 split in June 2024, the first one since Avago acquired Broadcom in 2015.

Historical Broadcom splits (pre-Avago):

• 2-for-1 split (1999)
• 2-for-1 split (2000)
• 3-for-2 split (2006)

With Broadcom trading well above $300 a share in late 2025 (but below the $1,000+ level that triggered the 2024 split), another stock split is unlikely in the near term. However, if shares climb back toward four-digit territory, a future split is possible.

The bottom line

Broadcom is a leading global technology company. Its semiconductor business is benefitting from AI-powered demand, while its infrastructure software solutions segment is getting an acquisition-driven boost from VMWare.

These catalysts should enable the company to grow its earnings and dividends at above-average rates, which could enable Broadcom to continue producing strong total returns. These factors make it a potentially appealing investment opportunity.

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