Retail investors pour a record $111 million into Nvidia in 30 minutes
Retail investors bought a record $111 million of Nvidia shares in the first 30 minutes of Thursday trading, according to financial research firm Vanda.
The figure represents net purchases, meaning buys minus sells, measuring new money flowing into the stock rather than shares changing hands. Most mornings, retail activity in Nvidia's first half hour is a fraction of that size.
Retail favorite
This surge is not surprising given Nvidia's long-standing popularity among individual investors. The company has ranked as one of the top names among retail traders since 2023, according to research findings.
Retail investors have consistently bought heavily after Nvidia's earnings reports and during price dips, treating weakness as an opportunity rather than a warning.
AI connection
Nvidia's central position in the artificial intelligence trade has reinforced its appeal to retail investors. The company's chips power much of the accelerated computing behind modern AI systems, making the stock a shorthand for the entire theme.
Analysts have maintained a positive long-term view on the company, particularly given its critical role in the rapidly expanding AI sector.
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