Nvidia has delivered gains for investors this year and over time.
The company has established a leadership position in artificial intelligence and driven tremendous growth.
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NVIDIA(NASDAQ: NVDA) It has proven its status as an artificial intelligence (AI) winner over multiple periods, from the short to the long term. For example, it’s up about 30% this year alone and has soared 1,200% over the past five years. That’s thanks to Nvidia’s top-tier AI chips, which have conquered the AI market — they’re the fastest, which is valuable for tech giants aiming to win the AI race.
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All of this makes Nvidia an excellent choice for any investor interested in betting on the future of artificial intelligence. But the biggest question is often: When should you buy? Sometimes investors look for potential stock price catalysts, such as an earnings report or an event that could reignite interest in a company, driving the stock price higher. One such opportunity is coming soon, scheduled to begin on January 6th. Should you join Nvidia early? Let’s take a look.
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First, though, let’s consider why Nvidia is attracting so much attention — after all, it’s not the only AI chip designer, as its competitors include AMD and Broadcom. There are even some of Nvidia’s own customers, such as Amazonall produce their own chips, so they have a certain degree of competition with the chip giants.
But, as mentioned earlier, Nvidia sells the world’s highest-performing chips as well as an entire portfolio of products and services, making it almost a one-stop shop for AI customers for all their needs. This has resulted in phenomenal growth for the company, with revenue and profits reaching record levels quarter after quarter.
And, with AI spending expected to reach trillions of dollars over the next five years, Nvidia could have many bright days ahead.
Now, let’s consider what’s happening as of January 6, a big consumer electronics show called CES. This is an opportunity for tech giants to showcase their latest innovations and launch new products.
From January 6 to January 8, attendees can visit the Nvidia Showcase, view more than 20 demos, and network with the company’s experts each day at the event. NVIDIA has scheduled special sessions on AI for physics, as well as AI for manufacturing, drug discovery, and more. LenovoThe world of technology will also be unfolding during CES, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will be one of the speakers at the event.
So could all of this be a catalyst for Nvidia stock? I don’t expect Jen-Hsun Huang to make any major new announcements, as the company recently reported earnings on November 19th, so updates may not be released on such a short notice. Since the focus is on consumer electronics, Huang may not choose this time to talk about Nvidia’s business in China and other topics. (The U.S. recently said Nvidia may start selling its H200 chips to China, after months of sales in China being halted due to export controls.)
Still, Nvidia is likely to talk about the role of its chips in areas such as robotics and drug discovery, reminding attendees and investors that the potential of the company’s products and services doesn’t end with the training of AI models. Nvidia’s chips will drive the application of artificial intelligence to real-world problems, which means the company is likely to continue to maintain high levels of growth in the future.
Any details about this growth opportunity — the actual use of artificial intelligence — are likely to excite investors and drive up stock prices. However, as I mentioned, I don’t expect big news from Nvidia, so any gains are likely to be small or even temporary.
Now, let’s get back to our question: Should you buy Nvidia before January 6 to take advantage of the stock’s potential upside? not necessarily. As I said, Nvidia is unlikely to deliver game-changing gains during or after this event, so whether you buy the stock today or after the show, it won’t have much of an impact in the long run.
That said, Nvidia remains a great choice for investors looking for an AI winner — and the good news is that you can buy this stock at your leisure, rather than having to rush in at one specific moment to win over time.
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Adria Cimino works at Amazon. The Motley Fool owns and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Amazon, and Nvidia. “Motley Fool” recommends Broadcom. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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