GTA 5 Stock Market Guide: Lester's Assassination Missions Payout Order

Lester's five assassination missions remain the single biggest lump-sum money method in GTA 5 story mode, over a decade after launch — timed right, they can turn a few hundred thousand dollars into tens of millions.

The Core Rule

Each assassination tanks the stock of a company connected to the target, then spikes a rival's stock. Buy the rival BEFORE the mission, sell AFTER the spike plays out over the following in-game days.

General Order

• Complete the story missions that unlock each assassination naturally — don't skip ahead
• Invest as much liquid cash as you can into the correct stock before triggering each mission
• Wait for the market to fully react — selling too early leaves money on the table
• Reinvest gains into the next assassination's target stock

The Common Mistake

Selling immediately after the mission ends. The stock climb plays out over several in-game days, not instantly — patience is most of the strategy here.