Nvidia vs. AMD: Which Is the Better Buy Now?

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) both trade near all-time highs, and for good reason. But in this video, I'll discuss why these stocks might not be as "expensive" as you might think, and if they're still worth buying right now.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of May 14, 2026. The video was published on May 15, 2026.

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Matt Frankel, CFP has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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