How to Invest in BYD

By Matthew DiLallo – Updated Jun 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM

Key Points

BYD, a leader in electric vehicles, trades under the ticker BYDD.F on the OTC Market Exchange.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds a 4.9% stake in BYD, highlighting its investment appeal.
BYD pays annual dividends, proportionate to its profits, with options to invest via ETFs like ARKQ and MCHI.

BYD (OTC:BYDD.F) is a pioneer and industry leader in clean energy vehicles. The Chinese company manufactures electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as electric buses, trucks, other commercial vehicles, rechargeable batteries, and solar panels. In addition to developing sustainable solutions, BYD makes mobile handset components and has developed a monorail system.

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OTC: BYDD.F

BYD

Today's Change

(1.56%) $0.21

Current Price

$13.45

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$121B

Day's Range

$13.00 - $13.90

52wk Range

$10.37 - $20.50

Volume

34K

Avg Vol

372K

Gross Margin

17.17%

Dividend Yield

0.04%

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BYD's early leadership in EVs caught the eye of Warren Buffett. His company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B), initially bought a 10% stake in the Chinese EV maker in 2008. While Buffett's company has trimmed its position over the years, he still likes BYD (Berkshire owned a 4.9% stake in the Chinese automaker as of early 2025).

Many people are interested in BYD stock because of Warren Buffett's presence as an investor and the company's focus on sustainable solutions. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about BYD and how to invest in the Chinese electric car company.

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Stock

A stock represents an ownership interest in a business. When a business wants to raise money, its board of directors determines the number of shares to issue.

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An electric vehicle at a charging station. — Image source: Getty Images.

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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, allows investors to buy many stocks or bonds at once.

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The bottom line on BYD

BYD is a leader in EVs. It's profitable and growing fast, which could enable the company to continue producing strong returns for investors, including Warren Buffett. However, even though Buffett owns the stock, it might not be right for everyone. Before adding it to your portfolio, you must ensure you're comfortable with the risks of investing in the Chinese EV maker.

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About the Author

Matt DiLallo has been a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in covering dividend-paying companies, particularly in the energy and REIT sectors, since 2012. He also covers pre-IPO companies, ETFs, and other investing topics. He holds an MBA from Liberty University.

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Matt DiLallo has positions in Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends BYD Company. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.