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Up Just 2% and Still Dominant: Is Amazon the 1 Growth Stock Worth Buying Right Now?

Amazon has trailed the market, but retains a strong position in a growth area.

Up Just 2% and Still Dominant: Is Amazon the 1 Growth Stock Worth Buying Right Now?

Published August 3, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has richly rewarded investors over the years. However, its more recent performance has left something to be desired.

The shares gained 2.5% over the last three months through July 31. Large-cap stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 index, gained 3.9%. Amazon also trailed growth stocks, with the S&P 500 Growth index increasing 4.2%.

Details

Has the market underappreciated Amazon's growth prospects?

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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