Better Buy: Acadia Pharmaceuticals vs. Biogen

A potential rising star or an established leader? That's pretty much the choice for investors considering whether to buy Acadia Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ACAD) or Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) stock.

So far in 2017, Biogen has been the better pick by far. The biotech's share price has risen nearly 20%, compared to only small gains for Acadia. But which of these two stocks is the better pick now? When investing in any biotech stock, the three key things to look at are current products, pipeline prospects, and financial position. Here's how Acadia and Biogen stack up in each category.

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