Nvidia's Next $1 Trillion Opportunity May Have Nothing to Do With GPUs
Nvidia became a trillion-dollar stock thanks to its leadership in the GPU market.
Overview
Shortly after the launch of ChatGPT in late November 2022, big tech hyperscalers realized that chipsets known as graphics processing units (GPUs) could be used to develop next-generation applications in artificial intelligence (AI). At the time, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had a first-mover advantage in the GPU landscape. As a result, the company's revenue skyrocketed to record levels seemingly overnight -- as did its valuation.
After rapid and sustained share price appreciation, Nvidia quickly entered the trillion-dollar club. With a market capitalization of $4.7 trillion, Nvidia now sits at the top of this exclusive roster.
Details
While GPUs have ushered in Nvidia's status as the world's most valuable company, I think its next trillion-dollar opportunity lies elsewhere. Luckily, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has given us some clues. Let's explore where Nvidia has been investing lately, and assess what these moves could mean for the company's trajectory as the AI infrastructure era takes shape.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.