Best Stocks to Buy: Amazon Stock vs. Alibaba Stock

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) operate similar business models and business segments, which makes this comparison interesting.

Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue »

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 9, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 11, 2025.

Should you invest $1,000 in Amazon right now?

Before you buy stock in Amazon, consider this:

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Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon. The Motley Fool recommends Alibaba Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.