We recently published a list of Top 10 AI Stocks to Watch Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) stands against other top AI stocks to watch right now.
Tom Hancock, GMO U.S. quality ETF portfolio manager, said in a latest program on CNBC that the NASDAQ has become "risky" bet amid a lot of volatility.
"It's become not really an index; it's become a single bet. So it it's a very risky thing to invest in. It's not what I think you would want from a sort of diversified investor. It's probably going to give you more volatile returns next year, and I'd a little bit worry that the AI rally has extended itself. So uh those may be uncomfortably volatile returns."
Hancock said investors should also pay attention to some of the "old economy" stocks. He thinks AI stocks have become a "hype trade" and any "hiccup" in the economy could result in these stocks crashing. He also urged investors to look for stocks outside the US.
Hancock believes AI gains are now set to broaden out to smaller companies that have not received a lot of attention so far.
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Nancy Tengler from Laffer Tengler Investments said in a recent program on Schwab Network that Broadcom is the "poor man's Nvidia" and called the stock one of her best ideas. Tengler said the guidance given by Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) CEO Hock Tan was "unexpected" and "explosive" and his "enthusiasm" drove the stock price.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) continues to be a leader in the AI ASCI and networking chips market. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) has 3nm AI ASIC chip deals with Alphabet and Meta in addition to many other tech giants aiming massive spending for AI hyperscaling.
However, the stock could face the impact of what Nvidia is facing today: too high expectations.
In the latest quarterly results, Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) revenue was largely in line with estimates. The company has narrowly exceeded revenue expectations by less than 5% in most cases. Some analysts suggest Broadcom's growth rates will moderate to below 20% CAGR starting the first quarter of 2025. In fiscal Q4, it was +50% topline growth. The market won't be kind to the stock when the revenue growth rate slows. Broadcom has about $58 billion in net debt, which is relatively high.