AI stocks
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are the companies building the chips, cloud infrastructure, and software behind the AI boom — from GPU makers to the hyperscalers training the largest models.
Updated daily · as of July 27, 2026
1-month
-7.5%
6-month
-10.7%
1-year
-2.0%
Sentiment
Bearish
Leaders
8
Combined cap
$16.83T
Top AI stocks by market cap
The biggest ai companies — tap any to trade it with virtual cash.
About the AI sector
The AI sector spans the whole stack: semiconductor designers that make the chips models run on, cloud providers that rent out computing power, and software companies turning AI into products people use every day. Because a handful of these names also rank among the largest companies in the world, AI has become one of the most-watched themes in the market.
For a beginner, the simplest way to think about AI investing is 'picks and shovels versus apps' — some companies sell the tools (chips, data centers) while others sell the finished applications. A diversified view holds a mix, which is why many investors start with a basket of leaders rather than a single bet.
What moves AI stocks
- Demand for GPUs and data-center buildout from cloud providers
- Enterprise adoption of AI software and the revenue it generates
- Model breakthroughs that expand what AI can do
- Power, supply-chain, and chip-export constraints
Compare AI leaders
How to invest in AI stocks
- 1
Get to know the leaders. Start with the biggest names above — like NVIDIA — and read what each company does and how its stock has performed.
- 2
Decide between single stocks and a basket. Picking one company concentrates your bet; a sector ETF like BOTZ spreads it across the whole group.
- 3
Practice before you commit. On Invest you trade ai stocks at live prices with €1,000,000 in virtual cash — so you can test ideas with zero risk.
AI stocks: FAQ
What are the best AI stocks?
The largest ai companies by market value right now include NVDA, GOOGL, MSFT. "Best" depends on your goals — Invest lets you compare each one's price, performance, and Buy/Hold/Sell signal, then practice trading them with virtual cash before risking real money.
How do I invest in AI stocks?
You can invest in ai by buying individual companies like NVDA or GOOGL, or by holding a sector ETF such as BOTZ for instant diversification. On Invest you can practice both approaches free, with €1,000,000 in virtual cash at live market prices.
Is AI a good sector to invest in?
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are the companies building the chips, cloud infrastructure, and software behind the AI boom — from GPU makers to the hyperscalers training the largest models. Over the past year the BOTZ ai benchmark is -2.0%. No sector is guaranteed to rise, so many investors diversify across several — the safest way to learn how ai behaves is to trade it in a simulator first.
Can I practice trading AI stocks for free?
Yes. Invest is a free stock market simulator — start with €1,000,000 in virtual cash and buy or sell any ai stock at live prices, with no real money and no risk. It runs in your browser and as a free iOS app.