Why is Under Armour better than Nike?

If you're a sportswear company not named Adidas (NASDAQOTH:ADDYY), you probably haven't been doing very well lately. read more

Given Under Armour's currently high valuation, I would pick Nike stock as a better value right now -- it also pays a dividend (yielding under 1%), which UA does not -- but Under Armour as having much more upside over time. read more

Nike and Under Armour are tipping off too. The NBA Finals is the most public venue yet of the intensifying battle between athletic apparel giant Nike, which sponsors the Cavs' LeBron James and, smaller rival Under Armour, which sponsors the Warriors' Stephen Curry. read more

Judging from the performance of Under Armour and Nike, growth-oriented investors are better off with the relative newcomer with rapid sales growth than the tried-and-true mainstay with an amazing long-term track record. read more