Which Fintech Is the Better Buy: Visa or Block (Square)?

By Matt Frankel and Tyler Crowe – Dec 22, 2022 at 7:14AM

NYSE: SQ

Block

Market Cap

$39B

Today's Change

(0.40%) $0.25

Current Price

$63.54

Price as of June 27, 2024, 12:07 p.m. ET

These are two very different fintechs -- which is right for your portfolio?

Two of the most popular fintech stocks in the market are Block (SQ 0.40%) -- formerly known as Square -- and Visa (V -1.17%), the payment processing giant. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel and Fool.com contributor Tyler Crowe discuss the two companies and what investors should consider.

*Stock prices used were the prices as of Dec. 14, 2022. The video was published on Dec. 17, 2022.

Matthew Frankel, CFP® has positions in Block and has the following options: short January 2024 $200 calls on Block. Tyler Crowe has positions in Visa. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Block and Visa. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.