the gap between themMSFT ahead by $2,503
AMZN solid · MSFT dashed · weekly closes, dividends reinvested
MSFT wins 4 of 4. Which matters depends on what you need it for.
- Grew more over five yearsAMZN +47% · MSFT +72%
MSFT
- Fell less at its worstAMZN −54% · MSFT −35%
- Calmer rideAMZN 34% vol · MSFT 27% vol
- Pays more incomeAMZN none · MSFT 0.79%
related · correlation 0.65
Side by side, line by line
| Metric |  AMZN | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $253.71 | $493.78 |
| Market value | $2.74T | $3.67T |
| 1-year return | +9.6% (ahead) | −3.9% |
| 3-year return, a year | +21.8% (ahead) | +15.2% |
| 5-year return, a year | +7.9% | +11.4% (ahead) |
| Volatility, a year | 34% | 27% (ahead) |
| Worst drawdown | −54% | −35% (ahead) |
| Worst week | −13.9%Apr 2022 | −7.7% (ahead)Jan 2026 |
| Beta | 1.44 | 1.11 |
| P/E ratio | 20.4× | 27.5× |
| Dividend yield | none | 0.79% |
Do AMZN and MSFT move together?
Correlation compares AMZN’s and MSFT’s weekly returns from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Two holdings near +1 fall on the same weeks, so owning both doesn’t cushion anything. Your portfolio has more than two lines, and Portfolio Terminal runs this check across every pair you hold.
How far each one fell
AMZN
−54%
From its Nov 2021 high to Dec 2022. Back at that high by Apr 2024.
MSFT
−35%
From its Nov 2021 high to Oct 2022. Back at that high by Jun 2023.
Worst peak-to-trough fall on weekly closes · dividends reinvested
AMZN vs MSFT: what people ask
Is AMZN better than MSFT?
Over the past five years, MSFT delivered the higher return: +11.4% a year against +7.9% for AMZN, dividends reinvested. Its worst fall was also shallower (−35% against −54%). Which is better depends on the job it does in your portfolio, and past returns don’t predict future ones.
What is the difference between AMZN and MSFT?
AMZN is Amazon.com Inc. (Internet Retail), worth $2.74T. MSFT is Microsoft Corporation (Software—Infrastructure), worth $3.67T.
Should I own both AMZN and MSFT?
Their weekly returns had a correlation of 0.65 over the past five years. They share a direction more often than not, with real room to diverge. Whether that suits you depends on everything else you hold, which is the check Portfolio Terminal runs across a whole portfolio.
Which is riskier, AMZN or MSFT?
AMZN swung more: 34% annual volatility against 27% for MSFT. At their worst, AMZN fell 54% and MSFT 35% from a previous high. Against the broad market, their betas are 1.44 and 1.11.
Which pays a higher dividend, AMZN or MSFT?
MSFT currently yields 0.79%, against no regular dividend for AMZN. Yields move with price, so a higher yield can also mean a falling price.
Compare something else
Any two stocks or ETFs. Keep AMZN or swap both.
Returns use weekly closes adjusted for dividends and splits, from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Quotes, fees and holdings come from public market data and refresh hourly. This page describes what happened; it is not investment advice, and past performance doesn’t predict future returns.