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Better Semiconductor Stock: AMD vs. Broadcom


The past year has been a solid one for semiconductor companies, as evident from the 21% gains clocked by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index during this period. But not all semiconductor stocks have benefited from the broader market's rally.

For instance, while shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) have jumped an impressive 115% in the past year, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) stock has headed in the opposite direction and lost 14% of its value. Both companies play a key role in the semiconductor market as they design chips that are used in personal computers (PCs), smartphones, gaming consoles, and data centers.

Let's take a closer look at the prospects of both of these semiconductor stocks and determine which is the better buy following their contrasting performances in the past year.

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Source Fool.com

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