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 September 19, 2026
1-month
-3.5%
6-month
+0.7%
1-year
+2.2%
Sentiment
Bullish
Leaders
12
Combined cap
$21.89T
Top AI stocks by market cap
The biggest ai companies — tap any to trade it with virtual cash.
NVIDIA
NVDA
Alphabet
GOOGL
Microsoft
MSFT
TSMC
TSM
Meta Platforms
META
Broadcom
AVGO
Micron
MU
AMD
AMD
Palantir
PLTR
Arista Networks
ANET
Marvell
MRVL
Super Micro
SMCI
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 +2.2%. 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.