3 Things to Know Before You Buy Roku Stock

Depending on your attitude, Roku (ROKU 1.16%) could seem like anything from a screaming buy to a risky, overvalued stock right now. The streaming video giant is attempting to build a profitable business using a model that combines hardware sales and TV content and relies on advertising revenue to power earnings. It remains to be seen whether this novel approach will allow Roku to monetize its large and growing audience in the coming years.The stock's volatility in recent quarters reflects Wall Street's doub ...