Mini-games used to be the little additions to the core games to please fans and extend gameplay hours but Grand Theft Auto V takes it to a whole different level.

Stock Market, although not a mini-game is one such addition, and it brings a new dynamic to the game. It offers a chance to earn money provided you have necessary information to invest smartly or maybe influence the events to make your investments profitable.

Stock Market in GTA 5 works similar to the real-World stock market with corporate rivals fighting it out to maintain their respective position. All the basics principles of economics pretty much play a role in the in-game stock trading.

GTA 5 Stock Market Trading

To make money, your aim should be to buy at low price and sell at high price. It may sound simple but to successfully pull it off; you will need tips about the expected future behavior of the stocks.

You will get this information by listening to the radio and during different missions especially Assassination Missions .

Value of the stocks is affected not only by in-game events but also by the different purchases you will be doing during the course of your playthrough. There are two types of stock markets in GTA 5, LCN and BAWSAQ.

LCN is influenced by the in-game events which can be manipulated in your favor. If you are to invest in LCN, pay close attention to everything that goes around you. Listen to radio regularly for tips of which stock is expected to perform better in the future and make sure you listen to pre and post-mission briefings.

BAWSAQ is influenced by the actions of the players in Rockstar Social Club; actions by the community will drive prices up and down in this stock market. For example, if community starts destroying one type of car, it will affect the stock related to it in BAWSAQ.

How To Make Money in LCN and BAWSAQ

When it comes to LCN investments, it is pretty straightforward. You need to make sure the price of your purchased stocks increases. You can do that by affecting your rival stock by destroying its assets. Its a basic principle the stock market is running on.

If the stock price of a rival drops, it will increase the price of other. What you need to do is invest in one company and then destroy its rival to increase the value of your stock leading to profit.

LCN Stock Market Companies, Rivals and Competitors

Following are the companies listed in LCN with information that will help you decide whether you want to invest in particular company or not:

AnimalArk

Its a national chain of all-natural pet food stores. You will also come across this company during a random event. In Bike Thief City #1, return the bike to the owner to get $100,000 reward in AnimalArk stock by the care free millennial generation founder.