Investing in AI? Here Are 6 Undervalued Stocks for Buy-and-Hold Investors

Nvidia counts several of its Magnificent Seven pals as customers buying its sophisticated AI chips. And the world’s most valuable company says it could earn even more if geopolitical tensions between the US and China eased. But investors are debating whether the market is experiencing an AI boom or AI bubble. How should buy-and-hold investors think about investing in AI—are there any undervalued stocks left today? Dave Sekera is chief US market strategist at Morningstar Research Services and co-host of The Morning Filter podcast. Learn about the new Morningstar Medalist Ratings for semiliquid funds during a live webinar on Morningstar’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, Sept. 10. CEO Kunal Kapoor and ETF and Passive Strategies Research Director Bryan Armour will discuss what investors should know about private assets and the first funds to earn the new rating on the Investors First series. On this episode: Welcome back to Investing Insights, Dave. Nvidia recently wrapped up the Magnificent Seven’s earnings season showing AI spending is still strong. What does this mean for the tech-driven stock market rally? Do you think investors’ expectations for these mega-cap names are unreasonably high? Why or why not? Nvidia is sitting at the center of a geopolitical rivalry between US and China. The company says they didn’t sell its sophisticated AI chips to China in the previous quarter, and that a $50 billion opportunity exists. What do you make of this bottleneck and its impact? Many market watchers are divided over whether the current environment is an AI boom or AI bubble. Can you talk about Morningstar’s outlook? How should buy-and-hold investors think about investing in artificial intelligence? What are the most undervalued AI stocks right now? What do you think about the big bets Wall Street and Main Street are making on AI? What do you think individual investors should keep in mind? How is AI transforming Morningstar? Read about topics from this episode. Subscribe to The Morning Filter on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 5 Stocks to Buy Before Their Big Discounts Disappear Marvell Earnings: Buy the Dip and Focus on the Fundamentals Nvidia Earnings: No Signs of a Slowdown in Demand for AI Chips These Are the Best Mag Seven Stocks to Consider for AI Investing The Best AI Stocks to Buy Now Investors First: Evolving Expectations and Expanding Access What to watch from Morningstar. Do Dividend Stocks Benefit From Non-US Revenue? This Classic Investment Strategy Is Still Alive in 2025 These 16 Standout Funds Are Making Big Bets. Do They Fit in Your Investment Portfolio? Market Volatility: Investors Are Seeking Safety in Gold ETFs. Is It Working? Read what our team is writing. David Sekera Kunal Kapoor Ivanna Hampton Follow us on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/ X: https://x.com/MorningstarInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar ... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.