SmileDirectClub (NASDAQ: SDC) didn't bring smiles to the faces of investors in 2019. Its stock plunged nearly 48% last year. Meanwhile, Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN), the leader in the clear dental aligner market, enjoyed a banner year with its shares soaring 61%.
But it's a different story in 2020 so far. SmileDirectClub's shares have racked up huge year-to-date gains while Align Technology stock has fallen. With its newfound momentum, is SmileDirectClub a better stock to buy than Align now? There are three reasons that the answer could be a resounding "yes" -- and one key reason investors could see Align as the better pick.
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