WoV stock portfolio

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Nividia is the one stock I own, a smallish amount - I decided to take a flyer about 18 months ago - I got bored with my index funds

it is the largest listed company in the world with a market cap of $4.6 TRILLION (unreal)

from a New York Times article from yesterday, which is behind a paywall:

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"Nvidia’s Quarterly Profit Hits $43 Billion on Strong A.I. Chip Sales

Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion.

Nvidia controls about 90 percent of the market for the cutting-edge semiconductors that power A.I. projects. More than anyone else, it will benefit from the plans of Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta to spend more than half a trillion dollars this year building A.I. data centers.

“A.I. is only going to get better from here,” Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, said during a call with Wall Street analysts. “This is the future of computing.”


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"AI Overview

Over the past year (as of February 2026), NVIDIA (NVDA) stock has experienced monumental growth, driven by unprecedented demand for its AI chips, with shares rising approximately 54% to 59% in that period. Its market capitalization has reached a record high of $4.6 trillion.

Key Performance Highlights (Past Year):
Stock Performance: The stock saw a 52-week low of $86.62 and reached a high of $212.19
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Revenue Growth: Driven by a 75% increase in annual Data Center revenue.
Market Position: As of early 2026, it is the largest listed company in the world.
Recent Outlook: Despite high valuations, the company continues to provide strong revenue guidance, projecting $78 billion in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2026.

The stock has shown consistent growth due to massive investments in AI, though it has faced some volatility following its, at times, explosive earnings reports. "

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You do know everyone is concerned about Nvidia's circular investment strategy? ie they give money to big tech outfit to buy who their chips who give money to medium tech outfit etc etc. It looks very dangerous to me. Especially if OpenAI go under which looks increasingly likely.

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You do know everyone is concerned about Nvidia's circular investment strategy? ie they give money to big tech outfit to buy who their chips who give money to medium tech outfit etc etc. It looks very dangerous to me. Especially if OpenAI go under which looks increasingly likely.
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You act like they invented the Hamster Wheel.

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It looks very dangerous to me. Especially if OpenAI go under which looks increasingly likely.

there are always risks in investing - maybe as you indicate the risks are greater now - if there are greater risks there are also greater potential rewards

I'm not risk averse - bring it on - if my portfolio drops by a big % I won't be crying - I know it could happen

of course there are many who are stating that AI will cause the market to tank and cause other massive problems

here is the point of view of those who don't believe that will happen

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"AI Overview

Arguments Against an Immediate Crash

Resilience of the Market: Some analysts believe the market is exhibiting "incredible resilience," and that fears of a doomsday scenario are based on hypothetical, fictionalized scenarios.

Productivity Boom: Many, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, argue that AI is a transformative technology boosting productivity, making fears of a crash "illogical".

Long-Term Equilibrium: History suggests that while new technologies displace workers, the economy eventually reaches a new, more productive equilibrium.

Overdone Sell-offs: Recent dips in AI-related stocks are seen by some as "meaningfully overdone" and a buying opportunity, rather than an indication of a total market collapse."

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Of the roughly 600 regions in the lower 48 states, five are considered seller's markets. Nationwide, there are more houses on the market for buyers.
The President has announced that he plans to lower house prices while also maintaining the current owners' investments. I hope he succeeds, although I believe "buying" a thirty-year mortgage is one of the worst investments a young person can make.

Why I ‘hate’ the stock market. LilRed detailed the GREAT results Nvidia reported. Not only were they GREAT, they BEAT all the ‘experts’ predictions. It has PLUMMETED in the short term since. My AI friend explained it as such…. ‘Despite great results that even beat expectations, there are worries that that trend won’t continue’.

I have 5 separate portfolios. The WoV one is around 40% of the total. Market down A LOT today. WoV portfolio down only .4%. (Will be much worse when TWCUX is valued). But not too bad overall.

Buttttt….. all 4 other portfolios UP today. Not much. But enough so total of all 5 only down 0.07%.

I like days like today. When the market goes down a lot and I only go down a little that’s a good day!

Think of it like you are sitting at a blackjack table. What the other players do is irrelevant. If your portfolio went up overall, it's a good day. If it went down, it isn't.

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Think of it like you are sitting at a blackjack table. What the other players do is irrelevant. If your portfolio went up overall, it's a good day. If it went down, it isn't.
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We have beaten this horse to death. You are wrong. Have always been wrong. And will continue to always be wrong.

If I wanted to, I could put my entire portfolio in an insured interest bearing account. It would go up every day. So someone who did that and missed out on literally millions of dollars always had ‘good days’?

Your obstinacy can be frustrating….

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Think of it like you are sitting at a blackjack table. What the other players do is irrelevant. If your portfolio went up overall, it's a good day. If it went down, it isn't.
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We have beaten this horse to death. You are wrong. Have always been wrong. And will continue to always be wrong.

If I wanted to, I could put my entire portfolio in an insured interest bearing account. It would go up every day. So someone who did that and missed out on literally millions of dollars always had ‘good days’?

Your obstinacy can be frustrating….
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Again, it depends on your needs and wants. I'm looking for income and moderate growth. If my portfolio goes up 15% and yours goes up 30%, it doesn't matter to me.
You should rethink your last statement- what do you suppose happens to people who have good days the rest of their lives? Ask Willie Wonka.