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The Fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the Indxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Index (Underlying Index). The Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies involved in the development and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. The Fund's 80% investment policy is non-fundamental and requires 60 days prior written notice to shareholders before it can be changed. The Fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the Funds total assets (including the value of the collateral received). The fund is non-diversified.

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마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:MSFT)는 세계 최초의 양자 칩 마요라나(Majorana) 1의 발표로 투자 세계를 떠들썩하게 만들었다. 이 혁신적인 기술에 대한 기대감이 커지면서, 양자 컴퓨팅과 반도체 발전에 노출된 ETF들이 투자자들의 관심을 끌고 있다.

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Wall Street&#8217;s tech giants are pouring billions into artificial intelligence infrastructure, driving a massive semiconductor revenue boom, but beyond Silicon Valley's elite, most companies are still fumbling through the early stages of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas">adoption, according to Goldman Sachs. </a>
In a note shared Monday, Goldman Sachs analysts Sarah Dong and Joseph Briggs said that AI-related investments in chips and hardware are set to add $305 billion in revenue by the end of 2025. That includes a $200-billion revenue growth for semiconductor firms, plus a $105-billion boost for other hardware enablers.
Despite the flood of investments, AI isn't moving the needle in GDP figures. Goldman said that's because the Bureau of Economic Analysis classifies semiconductors and cloud services as intermediate inputs, which don't directly show up in growth metrics.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AI Broader Adoption Still Limited</h3>
Only 7.4% of U.S. firms currently use AI in their operations, according to Goldman Sachs, up modestly from 6.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024. 
Large companies—defined as those with over 250 employees—are at the forefront of this trend. Currently, 12% are already using AI, and that number is expected to rise to 17% by mid-year.
&#8220;We continue to see higher adoption rates among subsectors with greater exposure of work tasks to AI automation,&#8221; the analysts said.
The biggest growth is expected in computing and electronics manufacturing, where work tasks are more likely to be automated by AI. Other fast-moving sectors include web search, broadcasting, and publishing.
Goldman added that while new AI tools are being developed and tested, very few businesses have been able to measure clear productivity gains or returns on investment.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Labor Market Impact Still Small, Productivity Gains Are Large In Selective Areas</h3>
Fears of AI-triggered mass layoffs haven't played out. Goldman said there have been no explicit mentions of AI in recent job cut announcements. 
While AI-related roles now account for 23% of IT job postings, they account for just 1.3% of total job listings.
&#8220;We continue to see large&nbsp;impacts on labor productivity&nbsp;in the limited areas where generative AI has been deployed,&#8221; Goldman Sachs wrote.
The Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>) is flat in 2025, after rising 24% in 2024 and 55% in 2023.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) has fallen 5% year to date, after notching a 85% cumulative gain over the last two years. 
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Goldman Sachs Predicts $305 Billion AI Windfall While Adoption Remains Slow

The future of telecommunications is now and investors are paying attention. With NVIDIA&#8217;s recent foray into AI-native 6G networks, the world is changing fast and there are huge opportunities for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">telecom, AI, and semiconductor ETFs</a>.
Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski thinks this revolution is only just starting. &#8220;Telecom companies that want to stay competitive will need to invest in AI-powered networks, partner with AI tech leaders and upgrade to cutting-edge semiconductor technology. That's exactly why we built the Defiance Connective Technologies ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIXG#NASDAQ">SIXG</a>) to capture this AI-driven telecom revolution,&#8221; she told Benzinga.
Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) new <a href="https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-and-telecom-industry-leaders-to-develop-ai-native-wireless-networks-for-6g">deals </a>with T-Mobile Us Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), MITRE, Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), ODC, and Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) that were announced in the GTC 2025 are a significant step forward in AI-powered telecommunications. Nvidia is taking the lead in the deployment of AI in wireless network hardware, software and infrastructure, paving the way for new-gen connectivity.
For investors, this transition offers attractive opportunities. The need for AI-driven networking chips, cloud computing infrastructure, telecom software and cybersecurity is likely going to boom. Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Marvell Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Amazon.com Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) AWS, Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google Cloud, Oracle Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>), Cisco Systems, Ericsson and Nokia Oyj (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) are likely to gain. Naturally, ETFs holding stocks of these companies are seeing an upside potential, too.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs That Stand To Gain</h1>
Jablonski points out that ETFs such as Defiance Connective Technologies provide exposure to these leaders, enabling investors to be part of the revolution in telecom networks.
Outside of that ETF, a number of other ETFs stand to gain from Nvidia&#8217;s and the telecom sector&#8217;s AI-led transformation:
• Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>) targets AI-led innovation across sectors, such as cloud computing and telecommunications. 
• VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) contains top semiconductor players such as Nvidia, Broadcom and Qualcomm that form the backbone of AI-driven networking. 
• iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYZ#BATS">IYZ</a>) offers exposure to large telecom companies such as Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) and T-Mobile. 
• ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) contains firms utilizing AI-based connectivity for automation and future mobility. 
• First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>) also covers cybersecurity companies such as Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) and CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), which will be instrumental in protecting <a href="https://www.crowdstrike.com/platform/">AI-native</a> 6G <a href="https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/11/a-security-first-approach-to-6g/#:~:text=Next%20Steps,development%20and%20deployment%20of%206G.">networks</a>.
The actual impact of AI-enabled 6G is much greater than the telecommunications sector. From health and finance to manufacturing and self-driving cars, AI-enhanced networks will bring efficiency, security and performance to many different industries. 
Jablonski noted, &#8220;AI-integrated telecom networks will boost productivity and connectivity across several industries: healthcare – enabling remote surgeries, real-time diagnostics and telemedicine; finance, strengthening cybersecurity for transactions and real-time market analysis; manufacturing, enhancing automation and predictive maintenance and autonomous vehicles, powering AI-native Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication.&#8221;
The financial benefit won&#8217;t directly touch consumers&#8217; wallets. &#8220;In the short term, telecom companies will likely use AI-driven efficiency to increase their profits as they recover infrastructure investment costs. Over time, as AI optimizes network operations, consumers could see more competitive pricing and improved services — similar to how cloud services have evolved.&#8221; 
In the long run, with AI optimizing network operations, customers may experience more competitive rates and better services.
But, AI-driven networks may create a divide between telecom and tech giants. &#8220;Companies like AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure are expanding into telecom with AI-driven cloud services. Traditional telecom providers that fail to adapt may struggle to compete with these tech-driven companies,&#8221; she noted.
Nvidia&#8217;s AI-native 6G project is a game-changer and the investment environment is changing rapidly. With partnerships that range from telecom behemoths to cloud and cybersecurity companies, the argument for ETFs such as Defiance Connective Technologies ETF and Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>) has never been more compelling. As AI-powered networks redefine connectivity, investors can seize the opportunity to ride the future of telecommunications technology.
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EXCLUSIVE: Why Defiance ETF CEO Sees Big Gains Ahead During Nvidia's 6G Revolution

Senior Advisor to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>, Elon Musk, made headline-grabbing statements on The Joe Rogan Experience on Friday, describing the U.S. as a ‘poorly managed business.' The Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO criticized government policies and cautioned that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">AI is advancing</a> at an unprecedented pace.
From calling Social Security a &#8220;Ponzi scheme&#8221; to discussing Fort Knox's gold reserves and media influence, Musk's unfiltered insights from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSOxPJD-VNo&amp;t=10092s">interview </a>raise concerns—but investors may want to take note.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Challenge Of National Debt</h2>
Musk argued that America's $1 trillion annual interest payments on its national debt are unsustainable. He compared the system to a business that relies heavily on debt while discouraging innovation. He also warned that excessive money printing may provide short-term relief but could lead to long-term economic consequences.
For investors concerned about inflation, some may look to hedging strategies. Gold ETFs, such as SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), have seen increased interest amid economic uncertainty.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Is Moving Faster Than You Think</h2>
Musk said that automation is advancing at an exponential rate, and the companies leading the AI race will dominate the future economy. From self-driving cars to automated customer service and even AI-driven medical diagnoses, entire industries will be disrupted.
The Tesla CEO believes that even traditionally "safe" white-collar jobs—lawyers, accountants, and analysts—could be replaced faster than expected.
The key question is who stands to gain. AI-driven companies like Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) are already seeing explosive growth, with ETFs like the Global X Robotics &amp; Artificial Intelligence ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOTZ#NYSE">BOTZ</a>) and the Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NYSE">AIQ</a>) offering exposure to the AI revolution.
But Musk has also warned that regulation is lagging. If AI advances without oversight, it could become an unpredictable force, reshaping societies in ways that remain uncertain.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wealth, Power, and Systemic Concerns</h2>
Musk has criticized what he refers to as "The Matrix," suggesting that societal structures keep people distracted while wealth and power concentrate at the top. He pointed to repeated financial mismanagement in government agencies, noting that some fail audits without facing significant consequences. 
As an example, he cited a case where an agency received $12 billion for submarines, yet no submarines were built, raising concerns about accountability and oversight.
Additionally, he compared the rise of speculative investments, such as meme coins, to legalized gambling. His remarks highlight broader debates about government efficiency, financial regulation, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44069228/elon-mu">and wealth distribution.</a>
For investors, this suggests a cautious approach, prioritizing long-term value over speculative trends. Broad market ETFs, such as the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTI#NYSE">VTI</a>), provide diversified exposure to the overall market. Some investors also consider AI-related assets and gold as potential hedges against economic uncertainty.
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Musk Criticizes US Debt, Economic Policies: 'A Poorly Managed Business'

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has set the investment world abuzz with the announcement of its first-of-a-kind <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43844926/quantum-computing-stocks-rgti-qubt-ionq-qbts-cheer-microsofts-majorana-1-launch-satya-nadella-calls-it-a-physics-and-fabrication-breakthrough">quantum chip, Majorana 1</a>. As excitement builds around the breakthrough, ETFs with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">exposure to quantum computing</a> and semiconductor advancements are drawing increased investor interest.
Investors looking to capitalize on the quantum computing revolution can explore several ETFs with exposure to key players in this space.
Defiance Quantum ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NYSE">QTUM</a>)
QTUM provides exposure to companies engaged in quantum computing, AI, and machine learning. With holdings in Microsoft, IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), and Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), it is well-positioned to benefit from advancements in quantum technology.
Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski highlighted how Majorana 1 has already driven investor interest in QTUM. "The good thing about that ETF is it holds the large-cap, quality, balance-sheet-established players like MSFT but mixes in pure plays like IonQ and Rigetti as well."
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Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>)
AIQ invests in firms at the forefront of AI and computational advancements, including Microsoft. With quantum computing playing a crucial role in AI's evolution, the fund could see increased investor interest.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>)
While primarily focused on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">semiconductor companies</a>, SMH includes exposure to firms developing quantum computing hardware. Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) and Broadcom are among its top holdings. Given that quantum computing relies on advanced semiconductor technology, any advancements in this sector could indirectly boost the ETF.
Sylvia Jablonski on the ETF Impact of Microsoft's Majorana 1
Jablonski weighed in on the implications of Microsoft's quantum computing advancement, emphasizing its significance for ETFs in the space.
Satya Nadella, Microsoft's Chairman and CEO, described the chip as a "physics and fabrication breakthrough" rather than a pure quantum computing leap. He compared it to the transistor moment of quantum computing, a milestone that could pave the way for the technology's practical application.
Jablonski reinforced this view, stating, "He's saying that we are at a key inflection point where quantum computing transitions from being experimental to practical and scalable. It reminds me of the ChatGPT moment."
Jablonski believes that Microsoft's breakthrough could have lasting implications. "Microsoft's breakthrough accelerates quantum error correction and scalability. It could lead to sustained confidence in the sector. When you have quality companies like Alphabet, Microsoft, and IBM blessing these innovations, that bodes well for the consumer and his or her sentiment on the quantum sector."
According to Jablonski, QTUM ETF balances both risk and reward effectively. "We have both—having the large caps serves as a ballast for risk on volatility on the small caps."
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Are We Closer to Real-World Applications?
Jablonski sees practical applications emerging sooner than skeptics expect. "Microsoft's error correction claims, if validated, represent significant progress. Quantum computing is already used in certain workflows, risk analysis, supply chain, and logistics cases."
Beyond quantum computing, AI-driven ETFs are seeing strong momentum, particularly in automation, robotics, and generative AI. "We also think that 6G and the future of tech connectivity will be a big topic this year," Jablonski noted.
The Road Ahead
Although high error rates and commercialization challenges still limit quantum computing's immediate applications, Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip signals a major step forward. With ETFs offering a diversified approach to investing in this space, investors can position themselves to benefit from the quantum computing revolution while mitigating risks associated with individual stocks.
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EXCLUSIVE: 3 ETFs Positioned For Microsoft's Quantum Breakthrough

The ongoing AI arms race, spurred by disruptive developments such as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43250480/nvidia-sinks-below-200-day-average-for-first-time-in-2-years-deepseek-technical-reset">DeepSeek's latest models</a>, has thrust funds with significant exposure to AI and tech stocks in the spotlight again. 
Adding to the disruption, a report by Reuters said Alibaba Group Holding Ltd &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) launched its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43311376/alibaba-unveils-qwen25-max-claims-it-beats-deepseek-and-openai-in-ai-performance-race">Qwen 2.5-Max AI model</a> on Jan. 29, claiming it outperforms DeepSeek-V3, OpenAI's GPT-4.0 and Meta's Llama-3.1-405B. This escalating competition opens a great opportunity for investors to cash in on the trend while it lasts, through<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs"> AI-focused ETFs</a>.
Here are three AI and tech-based ETFs to watch:
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>)</h1>
This fund provides broad exposure to top AI companies, including semiconductor firms and software developers. Expense ratio for this ETF is 0.68%. Holdings include NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), all of which are integral to AI advancements. Among international exposure are stocks of Alibaba and Tencent Holdings Ltd., which are frontrunners in the AI race. We will discuss more about why these stocks are in focus today a little later in the article.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>)</h1>
Managed by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cathie-wood">Cathie Wood</a>'s ARK Invest, this fund targets companies playing in AI-driven automation and robotics. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Nvidia and other AI-centric firms dominate its holdings. It charges an expense ratio of 0.75%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)</h1>
Though not AI-specific, this ETF offers exposure to the biggest names in tech, many of which are leading AI developers. Its holdings include Microsoft, Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), all of which are making major AI investments.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">DeepSeek's Market Disruption</h1>
DeepSeek's ability to deliver high-performance AI at low cost has taken Silicon Valley by storm, prompting a price war in China. Global investors were left scrambling to reassess their AI bets. The company's DeepSeek-V3 model, launched on Jan. 10, followed by its R1 model on Jan. 20, threw tech stocks on a slide and forced competitors to rethink their strategies.
Alibaba's quick response with its Qwen 2.5-Max AI model has only intensified the battle. The Chinese tech giant asserts that its model outperforms DeepSeek-V3, OpenAI's GPT-4o, and Meta's Llama-3.1-405B. Meanwhile, ByteDance, Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), Tencent and a slew of other Chinese AI players have been racing to upgrade their own AI offerings. Tencent has developed several upgrades on its AI model Hunyuan, according to the Wall Street Journal. Baidu with its Earnie Bot and ByteDance with its Doubao are close behind.
The disruption also triggered questions among investors in U.S.-listed AI companies on the massive spending plans of industry leaders, particularly as a cost-efficient alternative emerges from China. 
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Meta&nbsp;Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/meta" rel="noreferrer noopener">is trying to promote</a> Instagram by exploiting the absence of the Chinese rival TikTok download option from Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google stores.
In 2020, President Donald Trump threatened to ban TikTok, citing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42772746/tiktok-set-for-a-ban-on-jan-19-by-law-but-trump-has-other-plans" rel="noreferrer noopener">national security threats</a> due to its ownership by ByteDance Ltd. However, recently, Trump urged the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban after assuming charge as the new President on January 20.
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Previously, the Biden administration ordered ByteDance to divest its ownership of TikTok or face an effective ban on the app in the U.S. on January 19.
TikTok, has 170 million U.S. users and accounts for ~4% of the U.S. digital ad market. Around 63% of teens aged 13 to 17 use TikTok compared to 59% who use Instagram, CNBC cites a 2023&nbsp;Pew Research Center survey.
The Facebook and Instagram parent encouraged creators to promote Instagram on other short-form video apps, like TikTok, Snap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) Snapchat, and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) YouTube including three months of posting exclusivity by doling out attractive offers, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/26/meta-is-paying-creators-to-promote-instagram-on-other-video-apps.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> from a creator contract details.&nbsp;
Meta&#8217;s monthly cash bonuses ranged from $10,000 to $50,000 to shift their videos to Instagram Reels, CNBC cites the Information. The deals last six months and obligate a creator to post a minimum of eight Instagram Reels per month.
Meta paid over $2 billion to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41176448/mark-zuckerbergs-facebook-paid-2b-to-content-creators-in-the-past-year-and-it-wants-to-pay-out-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">content creators&nbsp;in 2024</a>. Four million content creators have reportedly made money from the platform since 2017.
Meanwhile, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43198088/tiktok-ban-sparks-divide-oracle-backs-trump-while-apple-google-play-it-safe" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump allies, including</a> Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) co-founder and Chairman&nbsp;Larry Ellison and Elon Musk, emerged as eligible contenders for&nbsp;TikTok after Trump suspended the TikTok ban for 75 days.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">META Stock Prediction For 2025</h2>
Equity research analysts on and off Wall Street typically use earnings growth and fundamental research as a form of valuation and forecasting. But many in trading turn to technical analysis as a way to form predictive models for share price trajectory.
Some investors look to trends to help forecast where they believe a stock could trade at a certain point in the future. Looking at Meta Platforms, an investor could make an assessment about a stock's long term prospects using a moving average and trend line. If they believe a stock will remain above the moving average, which many believe is a bullish signal, they can extrapolate that trend into the future using a trend line. For Meta Platforms, the 200-day moving average sits at $536.57, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, which is below the current price of $647.49. For more on charts and trend lines, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">see a description here.</a>
Traders believe that when a stock is above its moving average, it is a generally bullish signal, and when it crosses below, it is a more negative signal. Investors could use trend lines to make an educated guess about where a stock could trade at a later date if conditions remain stable.
Investors can gain exposure to Meta through iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>) and Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>).
Price Action: META stock is down 1.57% at $637.71 premarket at the last check on Monday.
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Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results on Friday.
The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/telecom" rel="noreferrer noopener">Swedish telecom equipment maker&#8217;s</a> sales grew 1% year-over-year to 72.9 billion Swedish Krona, driven by 54% <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ericsson.com/en/newsroom" rel="noreferrer noopener">growth </a>in the North American market. In USD, sales of $6.77 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $6.93 billion.
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Group organic sales grew by 2% Y/Y. Adjusted gross margin improved to 46.3% from 41.1% Y/Y, driven by substantial expansion in Networks.
Adjusted EBIT margin was 13.1% versus 10.3% Y/Y due to a non-cash&nbsp;impairment loss relating to the Vonage acquisition.&nbsp;Adjusted EBITA margin improved to 14.1% from 11.4% a year ago, benefiting from higher gross income and cost actions.
Ericsson reported an EPS of SEK 1.44 versus SEK 1.02 Y/Y. In USD, EPS of $0.13 missed the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $0.19</a>.
Free cash flow before M&amp;A was SEK 15.82 billion in the quarter, benefiting from the operational improvements.
As of December 31, 2024, net cash stood at SEK 37.8 billion.
Dividend: Ericsson board will propose a 2024 dividend per share of SEK 2.85 (up from SEK 2.70 Y/Y).
CEO Börje Ekholm noted further signs that the overall RAN market is stabilizing, with strong growth in North America supporting a return to Networks sales growth in the fourth quarter. However, the company has yet to accomplish its long-term EBITA goal.&nbsp;
Outlook: Ericsson&nbsp;expects <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter&nbsp;sales growth</a> for Networks and Cloud Software and Services to be similar to the 3-year average seasonality and a first-quarter adjusted gross margin for Networks of 47%- 49%.
Ericsson and rivals grappled with a weak <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39745508/ericsson-gains-premarket-after-q2-print-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">telecom equipment market</a> as operators postponed expensive network upgrades. This prompted companies like Ericsson to adopt cost-cutting measures and pivot to markets like the U.S. and India.
Ericsson stock surged over 57% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through Defiance Connective Technologies ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIXG#NASDAQ">SIXG</a>) and Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>).
Price Action: ERIC stock is down by 8.20% at $8.17 premarket at last check Friday.
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Ericsson Q4 Earnings: Sales Climb 1%, North America Shines, Dividend Raise, Guidance And More

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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Fueling AI Frenzy</h4>
An enlarged chart of artificial intelligence ETF Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>).
Note the following:
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<li>The chart shows there is a breakout in artificial intelligence ETF in the early trade this morning.&nbsp; As a caution, all breakouts do not sustain. Prudent investors should carefully watch if the breakout sustains or if it fails.</li>
<li>RSI on the chart shows AIQ is barely overbought.&nbsp; RSI shows the ETF has room to run higher.</li>
<li>Volume on the chart has been staying high, indicating sustained interest.</li>
<li>The Trump administration has announced an artificial intelligence project called Stargate.&nbsp; Stargate is a $500B venture to build AI data centers.&nbsp; The initial equity funders of the joint venture are OpenAI, SoftBank Group Corp &#8211; ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBY#OTC">SFTBY</a>), Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), and Abu Dhabi's MGX.&nbsp; NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Arm Holdings PLC &#8211; ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) are technology partners.</li>
<li>The announcement of Stargate is adding fuel to the AI frenzy.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, the headline of $500B for Stargate may turn out to be a mirage.&nbsp; The initial number is $100B and includes previously announced projects.&nbsp; The new funding may be significantly less than $100B.&nbsp; For the time being, the analysis does not matter because the momo crowd is buying extremely aggressively on the headline.</li>
<li>Trump commented that 10% tariffs on China are under consideration.&nbsp; This is better news for Chinese stocks than the previously mentioned 60% tariffs.&nbsp; However, Chinese stocks sank on Trump's comment, and the yuan declined.</li>
<li>The U.S. stock market ran up yesterday, in part, on the assumption that China may escape tariffs.&nbsp; This morning in the early, the market is ignoring Trump's China comments and continues to run up.</li>
<li>Extreme positive sentiment is evidence as the market runs up on positive rumors, but when the rumors turn out to be false and the facts are negative, the market ignores it.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, history is clear.&nbsp; Long term investments should be initiated when sentiment is extremely negative and profits should be taken when sentiment is extremely positive.&nbsp; The best way to take advantage of extremely positive sentiment is through tactical positions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The market is also being helped by strong earnings from: Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), Procter &amp; Gamble Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>).</li>
<li>Leading Indicators will be released at 10am ET and may be market moving.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Amazon.com, Inc., Meta Platforms Inc, NVDA, and MSFT.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Alphabet Inc Class C.
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Apple Inc and Tesla Inc.
In the early trade, money flows are positive in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust.  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust.  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is seeing selling on continued disappointment that Trump has not announced a bitcoin reserve.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Stargate Adds Fuel To AI Frenzy, Chinese Stocks Sink On Trump Tariff Talk

President-elect Donald Trump spotlighted artificial intelligence and drilling expansion as pillars of his economic vision Tuesday, pledging to foster AI-driven innovation while slashing energy<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/regulations"> costs through expanded deregulation.</a>
During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump outlined plans to accelerate America's leadership in artificial intelligence by supporting private investments in data centers and energy infrastructure.
"A lot of people don&#8217;t realize that AI is going to be a big thing but you'll need double the electricity at least that we have right now," Trump said, hinting at the plan to markedly raise U.S. energy production to meet fast-growing AI demands.
He indicated that expanding access to oil and gas is critical to keeping energy costs low and powering future industry.
Calling Biden's offshore drilling ban "a crime" against America's economic potential, Trump pledged to overturn the policy immediately upon taking office. "We're going to be drilling, and energy costs are going to come way down," he said.
According to Trump, reversing Biden&#8217;s offshore drilling ban would unlock 625 million acres of offshore reserves valued at $50 to $60 trillion.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Pledges Faster Permits</h1>
Trump contrasted the U.S. permitting delays with China's rapid expansion of energy infrastructure, which he said is fueling its artificial intelligence sector. 
He called out the U.S. permitting system as a major barrier to economic progress, particularly in the energy sector.
"China is already building massive electric facilities, and you know how they're being fired up? With coal," Trump said. 
The tycoon pledged to streamline environmental permitting for large-scale projects, promising expedited reviews for companies investing $1 billion or more in the U.S. economy. 
"We're going to move them quickly through the environmental process," Trump said, referencing delays that have sometimes lasted more than a decade. 
"I've seen plants in Louisiana where I got it approved in literally a week after they spent 14 and a half years trying to get it done."
Trump framed this regulatory overhaul as essential for keeping America competitive, particularly in energy and artificial intelligence. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h1>
U.S. oil and gas stocks outperformed on Tuesday, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) up by 1%, yet trimming session gains in afternoon trading.
The broader energy sector&#8217;s price action showed little sign of bullish momentum after Trump&#8217;s remarks.
Among individual names, Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) gained 2.8%, Texas Pacific Land Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>) rose 2.7%, and Hess Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) advanced 2%, leading the pack of Tuesday&#8217;s top-performing, large-cap energy stocks.
The technology-heavy AI sector lagged significantly, with the Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NYSE">AIQ</a>) closing nearly 2% lower. The decline in AI sector came as NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) tumbled 6% and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell 4.1%.
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Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang maintained a Buy rating on Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) with a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BABA/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target of $118</a>.
Jiang remarked that Alibaba&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42006281/alibaba-q2-earnings-revenue-beats-forecast-cloud-and-international-sales-shine-free-cash-flow-falls-amid-strategic-investments" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest earnings report</a> was a mixed bag, offering encouraging signs and areas of concern. While customer management revenue (CMR) grew by 2.5% year-over-year in the second quarter, slightly surpassing expectations, general merchandise volume (GMV) showed only modest growth.
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Jiang anticipates better monetization in upcoming quarters, supported by the introduction of software service fees and increased use of the Quanzhantui marketing tool. However, subdued GMV growth raises questions about Alibaba&#8217;s ability to maintain its market share amid rising competition.
Alibaba&#8217;s second-quarter fiscal 2025 revenue reached 236.5 billion Chinese yuan, a 5% increase year-over-year but falling short of consensus estimates of 239.4 billion Chinese yuan. Adjusted EBITDA totaled 47.3 billion Chinese yuan, exceeding expectations of 46.9 billion Chinese yuan.
Notably, growth varied across segments: Taobao and Tmall Group grew by 1%, international digital commerce surged by 29%, local services rose by 14%, Cainiao logistics increased by 8%, and cloud services were up 7%. Digital media and entertainment dipped by 1%, while other segments grew by 9%.
The volatility in GMV growth reignited debates over Alibaba&#8217;s ability to defend its market position effectively. Despite management&#8217;s optimism about solid performance during the Double 11 shopping event, the decline in TTG&#8217;s EBITDA margin—down 3.2 percentage points year-over-year—signals heavy investments in diversifying supply and improving customer experience.
Jiang expects a gradual recovery, aided by consumption growth and new user acquisition via channels like WeChat Pay. Additionally, reductions in losses from non-core assets could offset margin pressure at the group level.
Jiang revised Alibaba&#8217;s fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026 revenue estimates downward to 996 billion Chinese yuan (prior 998 billion Chinese yuan) and 1,083 billion Chinese yuan (1,089 billion Chinese yuan prior), respectively, due to a focus on improving profitability over rapid growth.
The analyst adjusted the fiscal 2025 EBITDA forecast to 198 billion Chinese yuan from a previous estimate of 205 billion Chinese yuan, factoring in increased investment in Taobao and Tmall Group (TTG).
The fiscal 2026 EBITDA projection remains essentially unchanged at 222 billion Chinese yuan.
Jiang&#8217;s price target of $118 reflects an 11.5x multiple of the projected fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS of $8.07, plus net cash per share of $24.27.
Alibaba Group Holding stock has gained over 18% year-to-date. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVEM#NYSE">AVEM</a>) and Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;BABA stock is up 0.36% at $88.91 at&nbsp;the last check on Monday.
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Reiteration

AVEM

Alibaba's Monetization Strategy Gains Momentum, But GMV Growth Lags: Analyst

AI-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are witnessing a significant surge as asset managers capitalize on the growing enthusiasm surrounding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence</a>. This year, over one-third of the two dozen AI-focused ETFs were launched, according to Morningstar.
What Happened: In the past week alone, three new ETFs have entered the AI sector, including one that was rebranded to specifically focus on artificial intelligence, Reuters reported on Monday. The total assets of AI ETFs have now reached $4.5 billion, approaching the $5.5 billion held by nuclear power-themed ETFs and surpassing the $1.37 billion in the cannabis sector.
Daniel Sotiroff, a senior analyst at Morningstar, remarked on the trend, stating, &#8220;I&#8217;m not surprised their ranks are multiplying.&#8221; 
He emphasized that the industry&#8217;s rapid pace attracts investors eager for quick returns, according to the report.
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As per Benzinga Pro data, here are how some of the AI-based ETFs performed over the past year:
Global X Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOTZ#NASDAQ">BOTZ</a>): BOTZ, currently with net assets worth $2.51 billion and NAV of $31.59, climbed 40.39%. Its top AI-related holdings include Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and biotech firm Intuitive Surgical Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>).
Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>): AIQ, which has $2.27 billion in net assets and $37.36 NAV, increased by 43.64%. Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) are some of its top AI-related holdings.
iShares US Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>): IYW gained 50.72% in the past year. The ETF has an NAV of $155.42 and $19.24 billion in net assets. It also gives exposure to tech stocks like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) which have witnessed stellar growth, thanks to AI buzz.
Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>): The ETF witnessed a 48.55% growth while exposing to stocks like Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet and Broadcom. It holds $12.05 billion in net assets. 
Why It Matters: The surge in AI-themed ETFs is part of a broader trend driven by the increasing demand for artificial intelligence technologies. Recently, Nvidia briefly surpassed Apple to become the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41551461/nvidia-overtakes-apple-as-worlds-most-valuable-company-again">world&#8217;s most valuable company</a>, fueled by the demand for its AI supercomputing chips. This highlights the growing importance of AI in the tech sector.
Moreover, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41351070/imf-warns-ai-in-stock-trading-can-boost-efficiency-but-warns-of-increased-market-volatility">International Monetary Fund</a> (IMF) has noted AI&#8217;s potential to enhance market efficiency but warns of increased volatility and cyber threats. The IMF&#8217;s Global Financial Stability Report suggests that AI-driven trading could revolutionize markets, although its adoption remains limited. The report also cautions about the potential shift of investments to less regulated nonbank financial intermediaries, complicating market oversight.
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Markets

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FTEC

ISRG

More Than A Third Of AI-Based ETFs Were Launched In 2024, Focusing On Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple And Meta, Among Others: Here's How Some Of Them Have Performed This Year So Far

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) are joining forces in a significant investment in a Chinese autonomous-driving company&#8217;s IPO, signaling their confidence in the fast-growing market.
Horizon Robotics, a firm specializing in advanced driver-assistance systems, aims to raise nearly $700 million through its upcoming listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Wall Street Journal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/alibaba-baidu-invest-in-chinese-smart-driving-tech-companys-near-700-million-ipo-2aca0a20?mod=tech_lead_pos2" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The company plans to begin taking orders from institutional investors this Wednesday.
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Alibaba, Baidu, and state-owned Beijing Financial Holdings have committed to purchasing over 30% of Horizon Robotics&#8217; shares before the official IPO.
The stock will start trading on October 24, and Horizon Robotics expects this cornerstone backing to boost appeal among institutional and retail investors.
The proceeds from the offering will primarily go toward research and development, with around 70% of the funds earmarked for this purpose over the next five years. The remaining funds will go toward marketing and operational expenses.
Top banks like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and China Securities International are advising on the deal.
Recently, Alibaba&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40977069/alibaba-teams-up-with-nvidia-to-supercharge-evs-for-chinese-automakers-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">cloud unit tapped</a> Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) to enhance autonomous driving tech for Chinese EV makers like Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) and Xiaomi Corp (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>).
In collaboration with Banma Network Technology and Nvidia, Alibaba Cloud unveiled a large multimodal model (LMM) solution for automotive applications at the Apsara Conference.
The solution integrates Alibaba Cloud&#8217;s Qwen portfolio of proprietary large language models (LLMs) with Nvidia&#8217;s Drive AGX Orin platform to enhance in-car voice assistants.
Alibaba and Baidu gained 12%-22% in the last 30 days.
Investors can gain exposure to Alibaba, also known as China&#8217;s tech barometer, through Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVEM#NYSE">AVEM</a>) and Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>).
Price Actions: BABA stock is up 0.28% at $102.13 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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IPOs

XIACF

XIACY

Alibaba And Baidu Bet Big On Autonomous Driving, Back $700M Horizon Robotics IPO

Dutch chip-equipment maker ASML Holdings N.V.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41341168/chipmaker-stocks-sink-on-asml-earnings-leak-oil-eyes-worst-1-day-drop-this-year-small-caps-rally">smaller-than-expected bookings for the third quarter and guidance cut </a>sent shares of companies with exposure to artificial intelligence lower on Tuesday.
Overreaction: ASML guiding 2025 revenue led to an overreaction by the broader AI hardware sector, which fell 4.5% on Tuesday compared to Nasdaq&#8217;s 1.2% fall, said Deepwater Asset Management&#8217;s Gene Munster.
Only about 10% of ASML&#8217;s revenue could be attributable to AI demand, the tech venture capitalist said. He estimates that about 40% of the company&#8217;s revenue comes from its extreme ultraviolet, or EUV, lithography machines which are required for AI chip production. Assuming these machines produce AI-related chips 25% of the time, 10% of the overall business can be attributed to AI, he said.
Munster noted that ASML clarified that the weakness was not related to AI, but rather to other areas in logic, a slower-than-expected ramp in memory capacity additions, and weakening China demand for the company&#8217;s Immersion systems.
&#8220;The AI trade is on track,&#8221; he added.
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Optimism regarding AI technology has abounded since OpenAI&#8217;s AI chatbot ChatGPT gained prominence, and chipmaker Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has emerged as the poster child of the AI revolution. Although most analysts see the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38910879/stock-market-to-rally-for-3-5-years-before-ai-bubble-bursts-predicts-veteran-analyst-gene-munste">AI bubble lasting through three to five years</a>, investors have become wary about the stretched valuations of some of these stocks, especially due to the heavy investments companies are forced to make upfront before they begin to reap the rewards.
Wedbush&#8217;s Daniel Ives said in a note published on Tuesday that he expects a tidal wave of enterprise spending as AI use cases explode across the enterprise. &#8220;We believe the overall AI infrastructure market opportunity could grow 10x from today through 2027 as this next generation AI foundation gets,&#8221; the analyst said. He estimates a $1 trillion of AI cap-ex spending is on the horizon over the next 3 years
The Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>) fell 1.76% to $37.42 on Tuesday, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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ASML

After ASML Rocks AI Hardware Names, Gene Munster Explains Why It's 'Overreaction:' 'AI Trade Is On Track'

In a blog post on Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance market efficiency while also posing risks of increased volatility and cyber threats.
What Happened: The IMF&#8217;s Global Financial Stability Report delves into the role of AI in financial institutions and its potential impact on markets. AI&#8217;s rapid data processing capabilities could revolutionize markets, but its adoption remains limited among investors. The report anticipates growth in AI-driven trading, especially in liquid asset classes like equities and bonds, which could lead to market instability. This was evident during the March 2020 market turmoil involving AI-driven ETFs.
Patent data reveals a surge in AI-related innovations for algorithmic trading, indicating a forthcoming wave of technological advancements. The IMF warns that AI might shift investments to less regulated nonbank financial intermediaries, complicating market oversight. 
To tackle these challenges, the IMF suggests enhancing regulation and supervision of AI-related activities, implementing new volatility response mechanisms, and strengthening oversight of nonbank intermediaries.
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Why It Matters: The potential impact of AI on financial markets has been a topic of concern for some time. In June, IMF Deputy Chief Gita Gopinath warned about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39224309/imfs-gita-gopinath-warns-ai-could-disrupt-financial-markets-supply-chains-and-more-policy-actions-no">AI&#8217;s disruptive potential</a> on financial markets and other sectors, emphasizing the need for policy actions to mitigate risks while harnessing AI&#8217;s benefits. Her comments highlighted the importance of monitoring AI&#8217;s adoption and application across various sectors.
Additionally, the 2024 U.S. presidential election has been identified as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/10/41125551/why-the-us-presidential-election-will-be-a-watershed-moment-for-artificial-intelligence-in-trading-f">pivotal moment for AI </a>in trading. The election&#8217;s unpredictability, coupled with AI&#8217;s growing role in forecasting for broker-dealers, suggests that AI could face significant challenges in the coming months. This period may serve as a watershed moment for trading intelligence, as election uncertainty could lead to increased market volatility.
Price Action: At the time of writing during Tuesday&#8217;s after-hours market, AI ETFs were showing mixed activity, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROBT#NASDAQ">ROBT</a>) was up y 2.47%, Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>) was up by 1.28% and iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>) was up by 2.60%. However, iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGM#NYSE">IGM</a>) was down by 1.42%.
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iShares Trust S&P Global Information Technology Sector Index Fund

ROBT

IMF Warns AI In Stock Trading Can Boost Efficiency, But Warns Of Increased Market Volatility

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), also known as China&#8217;s tech barometer, continued to trade higher on Monday as China shared its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41065178/whats-going-on-with-chinese-ev-stocks-nio-xpeng-zeekr-on-friday" rel="noreferrer noopener">stimulus plans last week</a>.
China&#8217;s central bank&nbsp;plans to cut banks&#8217; reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 50 basis points or half a percentage point. It also plans to lower the seven-day reverse repurchase rate to 1.5% from 1.7%.
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Shawn Yang of Arete Research <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3280270/alibaba-looks-course-turnaround-amid-renewed-investor-frenzy-chinese-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> SCMP that he expects Alibaba, China&#8217;s leading e-commerce stock, to be the prime beneficiary of the stimulus.
As per Yang, Alibaba&#8217;s cloud services&nbsp;and international expansion further enhance its position. Recent reports indicated that Alibaba is collaborating with Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) to boost the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41023040/nvidia-xpeng-join-alibabas-apsara-conference-to-showcase-ai-tech-advancements" rel="noreferrer noopener">autonomous driving&nbsp;experience</a> of Chinese smart vehicle companies like Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>). Alibaba also partnered with XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>).
Appaloosa Management founder David Tepper ramped up exposure to China through Alibaba, JD.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>),&nbsp;Baidu&nbsp;Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), and PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), as per a CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3280270/alibaba-looks-course-turnaround-amid-renewed-investor-frenzy-chinese-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">interview</a>. JD.com, Baidu, and PDD stocks are also trading up on Monday.
Last week, &nbsp;Alibaba and JD.com <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/09/41066338/alibaba-jd-com-strike-deal-to-open-ecosystems-amid-slowing-growth-and-chinas-antitrust-pressure" rel="noreferrer noopener">opened their walled gardens</a> to combat the slowdown in demand. Taobao and Tmall platforms integrated JD.com&#8217;s logistics services.
JD.com agreed to leverage Alibaba&#8217;s logistics network Cainiao Global Express and Cainiao Stations and added Alipay, Alibaba&#8217;s fintech arm, as a payment option.
Alibaba stock gained 20% in the last 5 days. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVEM#NYSE">AVEM</a>) and Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>).
Price Action: BABA stock is up 4.16% at $111.79 premarket at the last check Monday.
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XPEV

What's Going On With Alibaba Stock On Monday?

It&#8217;s a week since the Intelligent Livermore ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIVR#NASDAQ">LIVR</a>), an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-etfs">exchange-traded fund </a>that aims to mimic the investment philosophies of prominent investors, debuted, and here&#8217;s a look at how the financial asset has fared and the opportunity it presents for investors.
LIVR&#8217;s Origin? For the unversed, LIVR is the first instrument launched by investment firm Intelligent Alpha floated by Doug Clinton, co-founder and Managing Partner at Deepwater Asset Management. Intelligent Alpha aims to use artificial intelligence technology to zero in on portfolio assets, tapping specifically into three of the most popular large-language models such as OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT, Anthropic&#8217;s Claude and Alphabet, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Gemini. 
LIVR has been named after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/11/07/1808727/celebrating-the-life-of-jesse-livermore">famed 20th-century investor Jesse Livermore </a>who is considered the pioneer of day trading. To start with, the LIVR portfolio will focus on opportunities in AI, Latin American equities, Asian equities, renewables and energy, and defensive stocks as selected by the AI investment committee, the firm said.
&#8220;My experience investing in emerging technologies over the last decade makes me believe that large-language AI models will drive a trillion-dollar shift in the asset management industry from traditional passive and active portfolios to AI-powered portfolios," said Clinton in a statement.
The ETF created a unique investment strategy by drawing upon inputs from financial information, public letters, interviews and statements from finance legends such as Warren Buffett and hedge fund managers such as Stanley Druckenmiller and David Tepper, Clinton reportedly <a href="https://fortune.com/2024/09/19/etf-warren-buffett-druckenmiller-tepper-finance-investors/">told</a> Fortune. 
&#8220;They can sort of replicate or pretend to be any investor. That's one of the superpowers of AI,&#8221; he reportedly said. &#8220;You could have it be a super aggressive growth investor, or you could have it be a super value conscious Buffett acolyte.&#8221;
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LIVR has an expense ratio of 0.69% and it has $13.8 million in assets under management. The top five holdings of the ETF and each of their portfolio weightings are:
<ul>
<li>PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>): 4.60%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): 4.55%</li>
<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA): 4.51%</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Management Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>): 4.41%</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): 2.96%</li>
</ul>
Performance: LIVR began trading on the Nasdaq on Wednesday, Sept. 18, starting the session at a net asset value of $25.21 before ending down about 0.6% at $25.05. The ETF largely remained rang-bound around the $25 level and ended Tuesday&#8217;s session up 2.07% at $26.08. Over the past week, the ETF has gained 4.1%, outperforming the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) and the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE SPY), which are up a little over 3% and 2%, respectively.
During the same time, the Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>) has added a comparable 4.6%.
It&#8217;s still in the early days to assess the success of the ETF. That said, the heavy weighting of AI-levered stocks could keep it on track to perform in line with these stocks. Since the AI bubble is seen to last for three to five years, LIVR could make hay while the sun shines. That said, the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate cut is widely expected to apply brakes on the tech rally.
On Tuesday, LIVR added 2.07% before ending at $26.08, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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The stubborn inflationary pressure that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40926026/federal-reserve-delivers-bold-0-5-rate-cut-signals-further-easing-ahead"> kept the Federal Reserve in abeyance until earlier this month </a>could be a thing of the past but another risk could supersede it, an economist said on Monday.
What Happened: The artificial intelligence technology is a &#8220;deflationary nuclear bomb,&#8221; said prominent investor and macroeconomist Raoul Pal. &#8220;The cheaper it gets, the cheaper everything gets… electricity is the other one,&#8221; he said.
He also said, &#8220;We are reaching the deflationary tipping point there too, which accelerates AI…which accelerates cheaper energy and compute…,&#8221; he said.
Pal&#8217;s comments came in response to a post by a social-media user in which he quoted comments from Dane Vahey, Head of Strategic Marketing at OpenAI. The executive said in a presentation that the cost per million tokens fell from $36 to 25 cents in the past 18 months. &#8220;AI has been the greatest cost-depreciating technology ever invented,&#8221; he said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">As I've said, AI is a deflationary nuclear bomb. The cheaper it gets, the cheaper everything gets… electricity is the other one. No one believes it now but we are reaching the deflationary tipping point there too, which accelerates AI…which accelerates cheaper energy and… <a href="https://t.co/Qa6yjKiAPx">https://t.co/Qa6yjKiAPx</a>
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Khosla, who is also a venture capitalist, having invested in OpenAI, said the current measures of GDP and economy will be less relevant but goods and services in great abundance. 
AI and automation can perk up productivity and efficiency, thereby enabling producers to meet consumer demand without a concomitant increase in prices.
Robots are now being manufactured on a large scale and have various use cases across the manufacturing industries. Elon Musk&#8217;s Tesla is developing a humanoid robot called Teslabot. On the second-quarter earnings call, Musk said the potential that general-purpose humanoid robots offer is several times that of the $5 trillion opportunity for robotaxis.
Apart from keeping prices, artificial general intelligence will also boost GDP, Ark Invest&#8217;s Wood said back in early 2022 &#8211; a time when the AI revolution was yet to kickstart. A breakthrough in AGI will lead to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/05/27339602/cathie-wood-has-cure-for-sagging-gdp-growth-sees-this-technology-accelerating-annua">acceleration of GDP within the next six to 12 years,</a> she said, adding that GDP growth will increase from the 3-5% year-over-year rate currently to 30-50% per year.
On the flip side, there are worries that the benefits of AI would come at the expense of humans and could lead to large-scale job losses.
In premarket trading on Tuesday, the Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>) edged up 0.11% at $36.16, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data. </a>The Global X Robotics &amp; Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOTZ#NASDAQ">BOTZ</a>) was up a more modest 0.04% at $31.15.
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Alibaba Group Holding&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) Taobao and Tmall e-commerce platforms have started accepting payment from rival Tencent Holding&#8217;s (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) WeChat app in September, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/04/alibaba-to-allow-payment-through-tencents-wechat-pay-on-e-commerce-apps.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cites</a> a familiar source. 
The move reflects Alibaba&#8217;s attempts to trigger growth in its China e-commerce business, which intense domestic competition and price wars have battered. Alibaba stock is down 13% in the last 12 months.
Alibaba&#8217;s move has the potential to help it expand its market share in less developed parts of China, CNBC cites the source.
So far, Alibaba&#8217;s Chinese e-commerce sites have promoted Alipay, a preferred payment method of its fintech affiliate Ant Group. WeChat has over 1.3 billion users globally, most of whom are in China.
Last week, Alibaba scored a big win by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40650893/alibaba-clears-3-year-regulatory-antitrust-scrutiny-stock-gains" rel="noreferrer noopener">bagging a clean chit</a> from the Chinese market regulator, signaling the completion of a&nbsp;three-year regulatory crackdown.
Also, Taobao and Tmall Group&nbsp;created a new <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40708358/alibabas-taobao-and-tmall-launch-new-tech-venture-eyeing-global-market-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;digital technology&#8221; company</a> to focus on importing and exporting goods, selling food and daily groceries, household appliances, and technology-related services.
In August, Alibaba reported a fiscal first-quarter topline growth of 4% year-on-year to $33.47 billion, missing the analyst consensus of $34.81 billion. Taobao and Tmall Group revenue decreased by 1% to $15.60 billion.
Investors can gain exposure to Alibaba Group through Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVEM#NYSE">AVEM</a>) and Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>).
Price Action: BABA stock traded lower by 0.34% at $82.19 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Alibaba's E-Commerce Platforms Now Accept WeChat Payments, Aiming for Market Expansion in China

As per Bloomberg Intelligence estimates, Alibaba Group Holding Limited&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) addition to Stock Connect by September 9 can unlock up to $3.2 billion in cash across global markets by enabling domestic institutional investors to transact shares instead of their foreign exchange quota.&nbsp;
Stock Connect refers to a Mutual Market Access program that enables investors in mainland China and Hong Kong to transact shares listed on other markets through domestic stock exchanges and clearing houses.
Asset managers can tap the released quota to transact other shares, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-28/alibaba-s-connect-membership-may-be-a-boon-for-overseas-stocks?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Analysts tout Japan and U.S. equities&nbsp;as potential beneficiaries of the move.
Bloomberg Intelligence expects the quota to be fully available in another three years.
Last week, Alibaba shared <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40525344/whats-going-on-with-alibaba-stock-on-friday" rel="noreferrer noopener">plans to enable</a> mainland investors to&nbsp;start trading in Hong Kong.
Alibaba Group Holding stock lost 12% in the last 12 months as it struggled to generate value in a lackluster domestic economy stifled by domestic e-commerce rivalry via price war.
However, the company remains focused on accomplishing its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40550305/nvidia-tech-fuels-chinese-ai-growth-overseas-alibaba-ramps-up-7b-investment" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence ambitions</a> despite the U.S. sanctions, which have the potential to unlock shareholder value.
Two weeks ago, Alibaba <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40390854" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported fiscal first-quarter</a> revenue growth of 4% year-on-year to $33.47 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $34.81 billion. Adjusted earnings per ADS of $2.26 beat the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $2.13</a>.&nbsp;Net income plunged 29% Y/Y to $3.34 billion. Adjusted net income declined 9% Y/Y to $5.6 billion.
Investors can gain exposure to the Chinese e-commerce juggernaut through Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVEM#NYSE">AVEM</a>) and Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>).
Price Action: BABA stock traded lower by 0.38% at $81.14 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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Venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel delved deep into the emerging narratives in technology while appearing on the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40434156/peter-thiel-calls-bitcoin-moderately-big-invention-compared-with-the-internet-it-was-syste"> Joe Rogan Experience podcast, which aired Friday.</a>
AI The In Thing: The core technology narrative has completely flipped to artificial intelligence and an important thing about AI is that it is very centralized,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klRb0_BAX9g"> said</a> Thiel, who co-founded tech ventures such as PayPal and Palantir. He is of the view the big tech companies in the San Francisco Bay area will dominate the technology.
2 Early AI Premises: Crystal ball gazing into how AI will evolve over the next five years, Thiel said nobody has a clue, adding that he initially thought it was an &#8220;incredible abstraction.&#8221; Outlining the history of AI, he said it all started in the 2010s and the tech was anchored on two visions of what it meant. One was from Oxford University professor Nick Bostrom, who wrote a book called Superintelligence in 2014, which envisaged AI as a &#8220;super duper intelligent thing,&#8221; &#8220;God-like intelligence,&#8221; way smarter than any human being, he said.
The other was outlined in the Kai-Fu Lee book from 2018 &#8211; &#8220;Ai Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, And The New World Order,&#8221; which sort of painted AI as if it was a fairly low-tech; it was just surveillance and facial recognition technology,&#8221; Thiel said. The premise of the book was AI didn&#8217;t require much Innovation and it just required that you apply things, he said. The subtext was China was going to win because there isn&#8217;t ethical qualms in China about applying this sort of basic machine learning to sort of measuring or controlling the population, he added.
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Enter The ChatGPT: The advent of ChatGPT in late 2022 and early 2023 showed that the technology was neither superintelligence nor merely surveillance, Thiel said. People have always said the definition of AI is passing the Turing test, which means the computer can fool you into thinking that it&#8217;s a human being, he said.
After being nowhere close to passing in 2021, the ChatGPT passed the Turing test at least at an average person&#8217;s IQ level of 100, he said. &#8220;That was the holy grail of AI research for the previous years, he added.
Way Forward For AI: There could be ways to refine AI and it might take a long time to apply it, said Thiel. There are discussions about artificial general intelligence, or AGI, which he said is a &#8220;hopelessly vague&#8221; concept. The AGI could be just a generally smart human being &#8211; a person with an IQ of 130, or it could be superintelligence or God-like intelligence, he said.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39025708/elon-musk-cheers-funding-after-xai-secures-6b-from-sequoia-andreessen-horowitz-saudi-prince-alwaleed">AGI question, </a>Thiel said, is less important than passing the Turing test. If the humans got superintelligence, they could become a competition to God, Thiel said. &#8220;Surely, the touring test is more important for us humans because it&#8217;s either a complement or substitute to humans,&#8221; he said.
The entrepreneur expects AI to rearrange the economic, cultural and political structure of our society in extremely dramatic ways. &#8220;Maybe AI in 2023 and 2024 is like&#8230;the Internet in 1999,&#8221; he said. The thought on one level was the Internet was going to dominate the economy and rearrange the society in the 21st century and at the same time, it was considered a complete bubble, he said.
It took 15-20 years for it to become super dominant but it didn&#8217;t happen in 18 months as people fantasized in 1999, Thiel said, adding that &#8220;maybe what we have in AI is something like this.&#8221;
For AI, it is &#8220;going to take something like two decades but that doesn&#8217;t distract from it being a really big deal,&#8221; he said. 
The Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>) ended Monday&#8217;s session up 1.14% at $35.58, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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<a href="//www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">골드만삭스에 따르면</a> 월가 거대 기술 기업들이 인공지능(AI) 인프라에 수십억 달러를 쏟아 부으며 엄청난 반도체 매출 붐을 일으키고 있지만, 실리콘 밸리의 엘리트를 제외한 대부분의 기업은 여전히 채택 초기 단계에 있다.
골드만삭스 애널리스트인 사라 동(Sarah Dong)과 조셉 브릭스(Joseph Briggs)는 월요일(24일) 공유한 메모에서 칩과 하드웨어에 대한 AI 관련 투자가 2025년 말까지 3,050억 달러의 매출을 추가할 것으로 전망했다. 여기에는 반도체 기업의 2,000억 달러 매출 증가와 기타 하드웨어 업체의 1,050억 달러 매출 증가가 포함된다.
이러한 투자 홍수에도 불구하고 AI는 GDP 수치에 큰 영향을 미치지 못하고 있다. 골드만삭스는 경제분석국이 반도체와 클라우드 서비스를 성장 지표에 직접적으로 나타나지 않는 중간 투입물로 분류하기 때문이라고 말했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">광범위한 AI 채택은 여전히 제한적</h3>
골드만삭스에 따르면 현재 미국 기업의 7.4%만이 기업 운영에 AI를 사용하고 있으며, 이는 2024년 4분기의 6.1%에서 소폭 증가한 수치다.
직원 수가 250명 이상인 대기업이 이러한 추세의 선두에 서 있다. 현재 12%가 이미 AI를 사용하고 있으며, 올해 중반에는 그 수가 17%까지 증가할 것으로 예상된다.
애널리스트들은 "업무가 AI 자동화에 더 많이 노출되는 하위 부문에서 도입률이 계속 높아지고 있다"고 말했다.
가장 큰 성장은 AI로 업무가 자동화될 가능성이 높은 컴퓨팅 및 전자 제품 제조 분야에서 이루어질 것으로 예상된다. 그 외 빠르게 변화하는 분야로는 웹 검색, 방송, 출판 등이 있다.
골드만은 새로운 AI 도구가 개발되고 테스트되고 있지만, 명확한 생산성 향상이나 투자 수익을 측정할 수 있는 기업은 거의 없다고 덧붙였다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">노동시장에 미치는 영향은 여전히 작고, 선택된 분야에서 생산성 향상은 크다</h3>
AI로 인한 대량 해고에 대한 우려는 현실화되지 않았다. 골드만삭스는 최근 일자리 감축 발표에서 AI에 대한 명시적인 언급은 없었다고 말했다.
현재 AI 관련 직무는 IT 구인 공고의 23%를 차지하지만, 전체 구인 공고의 1.3%에 불과하다. 골드만삭스는 "생성형 AI가 제한된 영역에서 노동 생산성에 큰 영향을 미치고 있다"고 설명했다.
글로벌 X 인공지능 및 기술 ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>)는 2025년 보합세를 보이고 있으며, 2024년에 24%, 2023년에 55% 상승했다. 반면, iShares 반도체 ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>)는 올해 들어 5% 하락했으며, 지난 2년 동안 누적 85% 상승했다.
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디파이언스 퀀텀 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NYSE">QTUM</a>)
QTUM은 양자 컴퓨팅, 인공지능(AI), 머신러닝에 참여하는 기업들에 대한 노출을 제공한다. 마이크로소프트, IBM(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) 및 알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)을 보유하고 있어, 양자 기술 발전의 혜택을 누릴 수 있는 좋은 위치에 있다.
디파이언스(Defiance) ETF의 CEO인 실비아 자블론스키(Sylvia Jablonski)는 마요라나 1이 QTUM에 대한 투자자 관심을 이미 불러일으킨 방법을 강조했다. &#8220;이 ETF의 좋은 점은 MSFT와 같은 대형, 품질, 재무적으로 안정된 기업들을 보유하고 있지만, 아이온큐(IonQ)와 리제티(Rigetti)와 같은 순수 플레이도 혼합되어 있다는 점이다.&#8221;
또한 읽어보기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43854334/microsofts-quantum-leap-will-majorana-1-lift-msft-stock">마이크로소프트의 양자 도약: 마요라나 1이 MSFT 주식을 끌어올릴 것인가?</a>
글로벌 X 인공지능 및 기술 ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>)
AIQ는 마이크로소프트를 포함한 AI와 컴퓨팅 발전의 최전선에 있는 기업들에 투자한다. 양자 컴퓨팅이 AI 발전에 중요한 역할을 하고 있는 만큼, 이 펀드는 투자자 관심이 증가할 수 있다.
반에크 반도체 ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>)
주로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">반도체 회사들</a>에 중점을 두고 있지만, SMH는 양자 컴퓨팅 하드웨어를 개발하는 기업들에 대한 노출도 포함하고 있다. 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), 퀄컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) 및 브로드컴이 주요 보유 종목이다. 양자 컴퓨팅이 고급 반도체 기술에 의존하고 있으므로, 이 분야의 어떤 발전도 ETF를 간접적으로 상승시킬 수 있다.
실비아 자블론스키가 마이크로소프트의 마요라나 1에 대한 ETF 영향에 대해 언급
자블론스키는 마이크로소프트의 양자 컴퓨팅 발전의 의미에 대해 언급하며, 이 기술이 이 분야의 ETF들에게 미치는 중요성을 강조했다.
사티아 나델라, 마이크로소프트의 회장 겸 CEO는 이 칩을 순수한 양자 컴퓨팅 도약이 아닌 &#8220;물리학 및 제작 혁신&#8221;이라고 설명했다. 그는 이를 양자 컴퓨팅의 트랜지스터 순간에 비유하며, 기술의 실제 적용을 위한 길을 열어주는 이정표라고 언급했다.
자블론스키는 이 관점을 강화하며, &#8220;그는 우리가 양자 컴퓨팅이 실험적에서 실용적이고 확장 가능한 단계로 전환되는 주요 전환점에 있다고 말하고 있다. 이는 챗GPT 순간을 떠올리게 한다&#8221;고 밝혔다.
자블론스키는 마이크로소프트의 혁신이 지속적인 의미를 가질 수 있다고 믿고 있다. &#8220;마이크로소프트의 혁신은 양자 오류 수정 및 확장성을 가속화한다. 이는 이 분야에 대한 지속적인 신뢰로 이어질 수 있다. 알파벳, 마이크로소프트 및 IBM과 같은 품질 좋은 기업들이 이러한 혁신을 인정하는 것은 소비자와 양자 분야에 대한 그들의 정서에 긍정적인 영향을 미친다&#8221;고 말했다.
자블론스키에 따르면 QTUM ETF는 위험과 보상을 효과적으로 균형 잡고 있다. &#8220;우리는 두 가지를 가지고 있다. 대형주가 소형주의 변동성에 대한 리스크의 균형 역할을 한다.&#8221;
또한 읽어보기: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%B4%ED%81%AC%EB%A1%9C%EC%86%8C%ED%94%84%ED%8A%B8%EC%9D%98-%EC%96%91%EC%9E%90-%EB%8F%84%EC%95%BD%EC%9D%B4-%EC%B0%A8%ED%8A%B8%EC%9D%98-%EA%B8%B0%EC%88%A0%EC%A0%81%EC%9D%B8-%EB%AC%B8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">마이크로소프트의 양자 도약이 기술적 문제에 봉착하다: 데스 크로스가 크게 다가옵니다.</a>
우리가 실제 적용에 더 가까워졌나요?
자블론스키는 회의론자들이 예상하는 것보다 실질적인 응용이 더 빨리 나타날 것으로 보고 있다. &#8220;마이크로소프트의 오류 수정 주장이 검증된다면 이는 상당한 진전을 나타낸다. 양자 컴퓨팅은 이미 특정 워크플로우, 리스크 분석, 공급망 및 물류 사례에서 사용되고 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
양자 컴퓨팅을 넘어 AI 기반 ETF들이 강력한 모멘텀을 보이고 있으며, 특히 자동화, 로봇공학 및 생성적 AI 분야에서 그렇다. &#8220;우리는 6G와 미래의 기술 연결성이 올해 큰 주제가 될 것이라고 생각한다&#8221;고 자블론스키는 언급했다.
앞으로의 길
높은 오류율과 상용화 문제는 여전히 양자 컴퓨팅의 즉각적인 적용을 제한하지만, 마이크로소프트의 마요라나 1 칩은 중요한 진전을 나타낸다. 이 분야에 대한 다양한 투자 접근 방식을 제공하는 ETF들이 투자자들이 양자 컴퓨팅 혁명의 혜택을 누릴 수 있게 하면서 개별 주식과 관련된 위험을 완화할 수 있도록 한다.
다음 읽어보기: 
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도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령 당선인은 화요일(7일) 새로운 행정부 경제 비전의 기둥으로 인공지능(AI)과 시추 확대를 강조하며, <a href="//www.benzinga.com/topic/regulations"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">규제 완화를 통해</a> 에너지 비용을 절감하는 동시에 AI 기반 혁신을 촉진하겠다고 약속했다.
마라라고에서 열린 기자회견에서 트럼프는 데이터센터와 에너지 인프라에 대한 민간 투자를 지원하여 미국의 AI 리더십을 가속화할 계획을 설명했다. 
트럼프는 "많은 사람들이 AI이 대단한 일이 될 것이라는 사실을 깨닫지 못한다&#8221;며 &#8220;적어도 지금보다 2배의 전기가 필요할 것"이라고 했다. 이는 빠르게 증가하는 AI 수요를 충족하기 위해 미국의 에너지 생산량을 획기적으로 늘릴 계획을 암시한 것이다.
그는 석유와 천연가스에 대한 접근성을 확대하는 것이 에너지 비용을 낮게 유지하고 미래 산업에 동력을 공급하는 데 중요하다고 지적했다.
트럼프는 바이든의 해양시추 금지를 미국의 경제적 잠재력에 대한 "범죄"라고 부르며 취임 즉시 정책을 뒤집겠다고 약속했다. "우리는 시추를 하게 될 것이고 에너지 비용은 훨씬 더 낮아질 것&#8221;이라고 말했다.
트럼프에 따르면, 바이든의 해양시추 금지 정책을 철회하면 50~60조 달러에 달하는 6억 2,500만 에이커의 해양 매장량을 확보할 수 있다.
<h3>트럼프, 더 빠른 속도의 허가 약속</h3>
트럼프는 미국의 허가 지연과 중국의 빠른 에너지 인프라 확장을 대조하며, 이는 중국의 AI 부문에 연료를 공급하고 있다고 말했다. 그는 미국의 허가 시스템이 특히 에너지 부문에서 경제 발전의 주요 장애물이라고 지적했다.
"중국은 이미 대규모 전기 시설을 건설하고 있으며, 어떻게 시설을 가동시키는지 아는가? 바로 석탄이다.&#8221;
트럼프는 대규모 프로젝트에 대한 환경 허가를 간소화하겠다고 약속하며 미국 경제에 10억 달러 이상을 투자하는 기업에 대한 신속한 검토를 약속했다. 그는 때때로 10년 이상 지속되는 지연을 언급하며 "우리는 환경 절차를 통해 신속하게 진행할 것"이라고 말했다.
"루이지애나의 공장들이 14년 반 동안 승인을 받으려고 애썼다고 하는데, 내가 말 그대로 일주일 만에 승인을 받도록 해 준 적이 있다.&#8221;
트럼프는 특히 에너지와 AI 분야에서 미국의 경쟁력을 유지하기 위해 이러한 규제 개편이 필수적이라고 강조했다.
<h3>시장 반응</h3>
화요일(7일) 미국의 석유 및 천연가스 주식들이 상승했다. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)는 1% 상승했지만, 오후 거래에서 상승폭을 줄였다.
트럼프의 발언 이후 광범위한 에너지 부문의 가격 움직임은 강세 모멘텀의 징후를 거의 보이지 않았다.
개별 종목들 중에서는 데본 에너지(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)가 2.8% 상승하였고, 텍사스 퍼시픽 랜드(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>)가 2.7% 상승했으며, 헤스 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>)가 2% 상승하면서 화요일의 주요 대형 에너지주 상승을 이끌었다.
반면, 기술 중심의 AI 부문은 크게 하락했다. Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NYSE">AIQ</a>)는 거의 2% 하락하여 마감했다. AI 부문에서의 하락은 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)가 6% 급락하고 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)가 4.1% 하락하면서 발생했다.
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트럼프, 석유 시추 확대로 AI 붐 지원 약속 "지금보다 2배 이상 전기 필요"

인공지능(AI)을 테마로 한 상장지수펀드(ETF)는 자산 운용사들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">인공지능</a>을 둘러싼 관심이 높아지는 것을 활용하면서 상당한 급증을 목격하고 있다. 모닝스타(Morningstar)에 따르면 올해 AI 중심 ETF 24개 중 1/3 이상이 출시되었다.
무슨 일이 (What Happened): 지난주에만 인공 지능에 초점을 맞추기 위해 브랜드가 변경된 ETF를 포함해 3개의 새로운 ETF가 AI 부문에 진출했다고 월요일 로이터가 보도했다. AI ETF의 총 자산은 현재 45억 달러에 이르렀으며, 이는 원자력 테마 ETF가 보유한 55억 달러에 근접하고 대마초 부문의 13억 7천만 달러를 넘어섰다.
모닝스타의 수석 분석가인 다니엘 소티로프(Daniel Sotiroff)는 &#8220;그들의 수가 증가하고 있는 것에 놀랍지 않다&#8221;고 언급하면서, 산업의 빠른 속도가 빠른 수익을 원하는 투자자들을 끌어들인다고 강조했다.
참고: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/11%EC%9B%94-%EA%B8%88%EB%A6%AC-%EC%9D%B8%ED%95%98-%EA%B1%B0%EC%9D%98-%EA%B2%B0%EC%A0%95-%EC%97%B0%EC%A4%80%EC%9D%98-%EB%A7%88%EC%A7%80%EB%A7%89-%EA%B2%B0%EC%A0%95-%EC%9D%B4%ED%9B%84-%EA%B0%80/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">11월 금리 인하가 거의 확정된 상황: 최근 연준 결정 이후 가장 많이 상승한 10개 주식</a>
Benzinga Pro 데이터에 따르면, 지난 1년 동안 AI 기반 ETF의 성과는 다음과 같다:
Global X Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOTZ#NASDAQ">BOTZ</a>): 현재 순자산 25억 1천만 달러, 순자산 가치(NAV)가 31.59달러인 BOTZ는 40.39% 상승했다. AI 관련 주요 보유 종목으로는 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)와 생명공학 회사 인튜이티브 서지컬(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>)가 있다.
Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>): 순자산 22억 7,000만 달러, NAV가 37.36달러인 AIQ는 43.64% 상승했다. 오라클(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), 시스코 시스템즈(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>)및 메타 플랫폼스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)는 이 ETF의 최고 AI 관련 자산 중 일부이다.
iShares US Technology ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYW#NYSE">IYW</a>): IYW는 지난 1년 동안 50.72% 상승했다. 이 ETF는 155.42달러의 NAV와 192억 4천만 달러의 순자산을 보유하고 있으며, 애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), 엔비디아, 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) 및 브로드컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)과 같은 기술 주식에도 투자할 수 있다. 이들 주식은 AI에 대한 관심 덕분에 눈부신 성장을 목격했다.
Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>): 이 ETF는 48.55% 상승했으며, 애플, 마이크로소프트, 엔비디아, 알파벳 및 브로드컴과 같은 주식에 투자할 수 있다. 순자산은 120억 5천만 달러이다.
왜 중요한가 (Why It Matters): AI 테마 ETF의 급증은 인공지능 기술에 대한 수요 증가에 의해 주도되는 광범위한 추세의 일환이다. 최근 엔비디아가 잠시 애플을 제치고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41551461/nvidia-overtakes-apple-as-worlds-most-valuable-company-again">세계에서 가장 가치 있는 회사</a>가 된 바 있다. 이는 AI 슈퍼컴퓨팅 칩에 대한 수요 증가에 의해 촉발된 것이다. 이는 기술 분야에서 AI의 중요성이 커지고 있음을 강조한다.
더욱이, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41351070/imf-warns-ai-in-stock-trading-can-boost-efficiency-but-warns-of-increased-market-volatility">국제통화기금</a>(IMF)는 AI가 시장 효율성을 높일 수 있는 잠재력을 가지고 있지만, 시장 변동성과 사이버 위협의 증가를 경고했다. IMF의 글로벌 금융 안정성 보고서는 AI 기반 거래가 시장을 혁신할 수 있다고 제안하지만, 그 채택은 여전히 제한적이라고 경고한다. 또한, 규제가 덜한 비은행 금융 중개 기관들로의 투자 이동 가능성에 대해 경고하여 시장 감독을 복잡하게 만들 수 있다.

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2024년에 AI 기반 ETF의 1/3 이상이 출시: 엔비디아, MS, 애플 및 메타 등을 중점

생성형 AI에 막대한 투자를 하고 있는 알리바바 그룹 홀딩(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)은 특정 작업에서 메타 플랫폼(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)의 라마(Llama) 3를 능가한다고 주장하면서 자사의 오픈 소스 AI 모델을 업데이트했다.
알리바바 클라우드는 통이첸웬(Tongyi Qianwen) 대규모 언어 모델(LLM)의 두 번째 버전인 큐원2(Qwen2)를 출시했다. 이 버전은 다국어 사전 훈련과 더 긴 질문 및 답변을 위한 확장된 컨텍스트 창을 특징으로 한다.
사우스 차이나 모닝 포스트(SCMP)의 <a href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3265845/alibaba-says-new-ai-model-qwen2-bests-metas-llama-3-tasks-maths-and-coding" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">보도</a>에 따르면 5가지 변형으로 제공되는 큐원2는 다양한 분야의 벤치마크에서 메타의 라마 3-70B 모델보다 지속적으로 우수한 성능을 보였다.
이 회사는 오픈AI의 GPT-4에 비해 뛰어난 중국어 능력으로 주목받은 비공개 소스 통이첸웬 2.5를 선보인 직후 큐원2를 공개했다.
텐센트 홀딩(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>)은 최근 훈위안(Hunyuan) LLM이 제공하는 챗봇인 위안바오(Yuanbao)를 출시했다.
이 회사의 B2B 국경 간 소싱 플랫폼인 알리바바닷컴(Alibaba.com)은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39228656/alibaba-projects-60b-gmv-for-2024-plans-new-business-model-breakthroughs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">판매자와 구매자를 연결하는</a> AI 기반 도구를 구현했다고, 이 플랫폼 사장인 장 쿼(Zhang Kuo)가 말했다.
또한 알리바바는 멕시코에서 자사의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39005410/whats-going-on-with-alibaba-stock-on-friday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">글로벌 클라우드 컴퓨팅</a> 가용성을 확장하고 향후 3년 동안 말레이시아, 태국, 한국을 포함한 주요 시장에 새로운 데이터 센터를 마련하는 데 주력하고 있다.
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알리바바 클라우드는 2024년 하반기 두 자 수 성장을 목표로 삼고 있다.
알리바바 주식은 치열한 경쟁과 취약한 경제로 인해 지난 12개월 동안 9% 하락했다. 투자자들은 Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVEM#NYSE">AVEM</a>) 및 Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>)를 통해 해당 주식에 노출될 수 있다.
주가 움직임: 알리바바의 주식은 월요일 미 동부 시간 오후 2:26에 1.30% 상승한 79.43달러에 거래되었다.
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알리바바가 새로운 AI 모델 큐원2 출시, 이는 메타의 라마 3보다 앞선다고 주장

최근 보고서에서는 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)에 매출의 상당 부분에 기여하는 고객이 한 명 있으며, 이는 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)가 유력한 후보라고 밝혔다.
사건의 전말 (What Happened): CNBC의 <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/30/nvidia-has-one-customer-accounting-for-a-fifth-of-revenue-and-ubs-has-a-guess-on-who-it-is.html">보도</a>에 따르면 UBS 메모에서는 마이크로소프트가 2024회계연도 이 칩 제조업체 매출의 19%를 책임지는 엔비디아의 최대 간접 고객일 수 있다고 추측했다.
이 보도는 엔비디아의 매출이 몇몇 주요 고객들에 크게 의존하고 있으며 마이크로소프트가 가장 중요한 고객일 가능성이 있음을 강조했다. 이번 공개는 인공 지능 기술을 위한 고급 프로세서에 대한 수요로 인해 엔비디아의 매출이 급증하고 있는 시기에 나왔다.
엔비디아의 최고 고객으로서 마이크로소프트의 지위를 둘러싼 불확실성에도 불구하고 이러한 추측은 이 칩 제조업체가 시장에서 수행하는 영향력 있는 역할에 주목을 끌었다. 엔비디아의 주가는 올해 130% 급등했고, 시가총액은 3조 달러에 육박하고 있다.
인공지능(AI) 기업이 시장을 사로잡았고, AI는 다양한 산업을 크게 혼란에 빠뜨릴 준비가 되어 있다. 투자자들은 포트폴리오를 다각화하기 위해 AI 상장지수펀드에 자금을 쏟아 붓고 있다.
AI ETF에 관심이 있는 사람들은 Global X Robotics &amp; Artificial Intelligence ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOTZ#NASDAQ">BOTZ</a>), Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>), ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROBO#NYSE">ROBO</a>)와 같은 가장 큰 옵션 중 일부를 고려할 수 있다.
참고 자료: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/39083585/whats-going-on-with-oracle-stock-thursday?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">오라클 주식이 이렇게 오르는 이유는?</a>
이 소식이 주목받는 이유 (Why It Matters): 이번 공개는 엔비디아의 CEO인 젠슨 황이 대만의 AI 테크 페스트(Tech Fest)에서 다른 업계 리더들과 합류할 예정인 시기에 나왔다. 이번 행사는 해당 분야의 미래를 형성할 수 있는 AI 및 칩 업계 리더들의 주요 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39102792/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-along-with-amd-arm-intel-bosses-will-converge-at-taiwans-ai-tech-fest-event">모임</a>이 될 것으로 예상된다.
한편, 미국 정부는 최근 국가 안보 문제를 이유로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/05/39098684/us-taps-brakes-on-ai-chip-sales-to-middle-east-over-national-security-concerns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">중동에 대한 AI 칩 판매를 보류</a>했다. 이러한 움직임은 AI 칩 시장의 주요 업체인 엔비디아에 상당한 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
반면 엔비디아의 강력한 성능으로 인해 시장 가치에서 곧 마이크로소프트를 능가할 수 있다는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39086351/nvidia-could-surpass-microsoft-in-market-value-says-jim-cramer-heres-why">추측</a>이 나왔다. 이는 기술 산업의 핵심 플레이어로서 엔비디아의 입지를 더욱 공고히 할 것이며 시장 전체에 광범위한 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
가격 움직임: 엔비디아는 목요일에 3.77% 하락한 1,105.00달러에 마감했지만, 올해 현재까지 129.41% 상승했다. <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>의 데이터에 따르면 마이크로소프트는 3.38% 하락한 414.67달러로 장을 마감했으며, 올해 현재까지 11.81% 상승했다.
다음 읽어보기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/39053180/shiba-inu-dogwifhat-post-double-digit-gains-as-memecoins-shrug-off-dips-in-bitcoin-ethereu?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">코인텔레그래프의 4월 25일 주요 이슈</a>
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ROBO

엔비디아의 최대 고객은 마이크로소프트일 수 있으며, 매출의 5분의 1을 차지: 보도

투자 전문가 워런 버핏은 토요일 기술 발전, 특히 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38610325/tim-cook-very-bullish-on-apples-generative-ai-efforts-despite-lower-capital-expenditure-than-riv">생성 AI의</a> 영향에 대해 자신이 틀렸다는 점을 인정했다.
What Happened: 버핏은 네브래스카주 오마하의 버크셔 해서웨이(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) 주주총회에서 자신의 발언을 통해 &#8220;나는 인공지능에 대해 아무것도 모른다&#8221;고 말했다. 버핏은 지난해 회의에서 핵무기에 대해 언급한 것을 주주들에게 상기시켰다.
&#8220;우리가 핵무기를 개발했을 당시 우리는 지니를 불러내 놓았다. 그 지니는 최근에 끔찍한 일을 하는데, 그 지니의 힘은 나를 두렵게 만들고 있고, 나는 그 지니를 병 속으로 다시 넣을 방법을 모른다&#8221;고 말하며 버핏은 이전 회의 코멘트를 반복했다.
버핏은 토요일 인공지능이 어느 정도 비슷하다고 말했다.
&#8220;이는 이미 일부분이 병에서 벗어났다,&#8221;고 그가 덧붙였다. 그는 "엄청나게 중요하고 누군가가 이 일을 하게 될 것"이라고 말했다.
&#8220;우리는 이제 이 지니를 다시 보지 않으면 좋겠을지도. 혹은 그 지니가 귀중한 일을 할지도 모른다.&#8221;
버핏은 자신을 두렵게 했던 AI에 대한 한 가지 경험을 이야기했다. 그는 최근 자신이 등장하는 가짜 동영상 때문에 불안을 느꼈다고 말했는데, 그 동영상이 너무 설득력이 있어 사기꾼들에게 직접 돈을 보내고 싶은 유혹을 느꼈을 것 정도라고 말했다.
그러나 그는 AI가 좋은 일을 할 수도 있다는 데 동의했다.
&#8220;나는 이게 어떻게 세상이 대처해야 할지 어떤 조언도 가지고 있지 않다,&#8221;고 그가 고백했다.
&#8220;나는 그것에 대해 전혀 이해하지 못하는 사람으로서 그것은 이익을 위한 엄청난 잠재력과 해악을 위한 엄청난 잠재력을 가지고 있다고 생각한다. 그리고 나는 그것이 어떻게 작용하는지 모른다.&#8221;
또한 보기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-artificial-intelligence-stocks">최고의 인공 지능 주식</a>
Why It&#8217;s Important: 인공 지능 기술, 특히 오픈AI의 챗GPT 챗봇과 같은 생성 AI는 기업 세계와 소비자의 삶에서 점점 더 중요해지고 있다.
AI 열풍은 90년대 중반부터 90년대 후반까지의 닷컴 버블과 유사하며, 분석가들은 이 열풍이 지속될 것으로 예측하고 있다. 기술 산업의 핵심 기업들은 모두 열정적으로 AI 분야를 수용하여 혁명을 주도하고 있다.
분석가들은 또한 인공 일반 지능이 생산성을 높일 가능성도 크다고 보고 있으며, 이는 GDP 성장에 큰 도움이 될 것으로 예상된다.
그러나 버핏을 비롯한 다른 사람들도 인공지능과 관련된 위험과 이에 따른 제약 없는 확산에 대해 우려를 표명해 왔다.
오픈AI의 공동 창업자인 테슬라의 최고경영자(CEO) 일론 머스크는 지난해 말 영국에서 열린 2일간의 인공지능 안전 회의에서 인공지능에 대한 규제는 &#8220;귀찮은 일이 될 것&#8221;이라며 &#8220;우리는 심판관이 필요하다는 것을 몇 년 동안 깨달았다고 생각한다&#8221;고 말했다.
최근 엔비디아의 젠슨 황(Jensen Huang)은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38510989/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-predicts-ai-will-make-companies-hire-more-workers-with-higher-earnings-there" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AI와 로봇이 인간의 일자리를 잠재적으로 대체할 수 있다는 우려를 진정</a>시켰다.
&#8220;우리는 좋은 판단력을 갖고 있고 기계가 이해하지 못하는 상황이 있기 때문에 여전히 인간이 중심에 존재하기를 원한다고 믿는다&#8221;고 그가 말했다.
금요일, 글로벌엑스 인공지능 &amp; 기술 ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>)의 주가는 32.76달러로 0.34% 상승 마감했다. 올해 들어 약 6.3% 상승, 이는 AI 업종에 대한 지속적인 투자자 관심을 나타낸다.
다음 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38630385/wanna-save-real-money-buffett-has-2-pieces-of-advice-for-cash-strapped-consumers">‘실제 돈을 저축하고 싶다면?&#8217; 버핏이 주는 금융 조언 2가지</a>

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