Baidu vs. Google: Which is a Better Investment?

By Daniel Sparks – Jul 31, 2013 at 9:00PM

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Which online search king will serve your portfolio better?

Online search is a lucrative business. Though Google (GOOGL 1.29%) is the worldwide leader in search, the Chinese market belongs to Baidu (BIDU 0.55%). Among the two search engines, which is the better bet? In the video below, Fool contributor Daniel Sparks compares them side-by-side on several key metrics.

Fool contributor Daniel Sparks has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Baidu and Google. The Motley Fool owns shares of Baidu and Google. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.