The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which consumer goods editor/analyst Austin Smith and technology editor/analyst Andrew Tonner discuss topics across the investing world.

In today's edition, Austin and Andrew pit two companies from their respective sectors against each other in a better buy smackdown. Today it's Netflix vs. Monster Beverage. Both trade at similar P/E ratios and are big growth stories that have rewarded shareholders in the past. Do you think they'll be able to repeat for years to come? Watch the video to find out what our editors have to say about it.

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