Better buy: NVIDIA vs. Qualcomm

This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

If you’re in the market for an investment in the chip industry, you’ve likely considered powerhouse players Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ: QCOM) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA). The former has a long history dominating the cellular chip space, and the latter is currently a leader in the graphics processing unit (GPU) market. 

Both tech companies are positioning themselves to benefit from long-term chip trends, but which is a better buy right now? Let’s take a closer look at what each is doing to grow its business to find out. 

The case for Qualcomm 

Qualcomm’s bread and butter for many years has been the company’s…