Tech mogul Cathie Wood disposes of two prominent tech stocks, an unexpected move leading to a significant impact
In the rapidly evolving world of technology and AI, Cathie Wood, the renowned investment manager, has made significant moves in her portfolio. Notably, she has increased her holdings in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) by $11 million in Q2 2025, positioning AMD as a cost-effective competitor in AI inference against chip giant Nvidia [1].
This strategic investment decision comes amid AMD's notable performance in the tech and chip sector, particularly in the recently volatile market. The move is a testament to Wood's belief in AMD's potential in the AI inference market, complementing Nvidia's strength in AI training [1].
In addition to her investments in AMD, Wood has continued to heavily invest in Nvidia, adding $4.1 million in Q2 2025 and other purchases earlier in the year [1]. Wood's approach to the AI chip market appears to be diversified, with her bullish stance on AI infrastructure overall.
Wood has also expanded her portfolio to include AI-related software and infrastructure firms. For instance, she has invested in Palantir Technologies, a company known for its data analytics and software services, while Tesla, with its AI-driven innovations, continues to be a significant part of her portfolio [2][4]. However, Wood has recently sold a total of 372,730 shares of Palantir, valued at approximately $16.3 million [3].
The sale of Palantir shares occurred despite the company reaching a 52-week high and forming a new strategic partnership with L3Harris Technologies. It's worth noting that Börsenmedien AG, the German financial news agency, has a conflict of interest notice involving positions in Tesla, Palantir Technologies, and AMD [5]. Börsenmedien AG holds the rights to an index developed by it, which includes AMD's securities and has a cooperation agreement with the issuer of the displayed securities [5].
Moreover, Wood has also invested in Archer Aviation, an emerging player in the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) market, which competes with Tesla in the electric transportation sector [6].
In summary, Cathie Wood's recent investments reflect a strategic approach to the evolving AI infrastructure market. Her bullish stance on both Nvidia and AMD, coupled with investments in AI-related software and infrastructure firms like Palantir and Alphabet, position her portfolio to capitalise on the growing demand for AI technology [1][2][3][4].
References:
[1] CNBC. (2025, June 1). Cathie Wood's ARK Invest buys $11 million worth of AMD stock in Q2. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/01/cathie-woods-ark-invest-buys-11-million-worth-of-amd-stock-in-q2.html
[2] CNBC. (2025, May 10). Cathie Wood's ARK Invest sells over 62,000 shares of Tesla, valued at $16 million. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/10/cathie-woods-ark-invest-sells-over-62000-shares-of-tesla-valued-at-16-million.html
[3] Bloomberg. (2025, June 3). Cathie Wood's ARK Invest adds position in AMD, sells Palantir. Bloomberg. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-03/cathie-wood-s-ark-invest-adds-position-in-amd-sells-palantir
[4] TechCrunch. (2025, May 15). Cathie Wood's ARK Invest buys shares in Archer Aviation. TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/15/cathie-woods-ark-invest-buys-shares-in-archer-aviation/
[5] Börsenmedien AG. (2025). Conflict of Interest Notice. Börsenmedien AG. https://www.boersenmedien.de/en/conflict-of-interest-notice/
[6] Archer Aviation. (2025). About Us. Archer Aviation. https://archer.com/about-us/
- Cathie Wood's strategic investments in tech companies like Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Nvidia, Palantir Technologies, and Archer Aviation demonstrate her commitment to the finance sector, particularly the rapidly growing market of AI technology and infrastructure.
- In addition to her investments in AI chip players AMD and Nvidia, Wood's portfolio expansion includes AI-related software and services companies such as Palantir Technologies and Tesla, as well as the eVTOL market with Archer Aviation, signifying a diversified approach in the broader AI and technology business landscape.
