Ford Motors Vs General Motors: Which Is The Better Buy?

Jun. 07, 2021 11:20 AM ETFord Motor Company (F) Stock, GM StockF, GM343 Comments
Chuck Walston
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Summary

  • Both companies posted solid Q1 results.
  • Chip shortages are weighing on car manufacturers, but one has an advantage in that regard.
  • While there are obvious similarities in the two, the differences in the companies may determine which is the better investment.

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It goes without saying that Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) have much in common.

Both have a Financial Services segment that provides around a tenth of total revenues.

The

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