Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) took a dramatic nosedive today, plummeting by a staggering 10.7% in the early hours of trading. However, just as swiftly as the decline struck, the stock made an impressive recovery throughout the morning, managing to pare down its losses and conclude the session with a modest 1.7% slip.
The pivotal moment that triggered this whirlwind of volatility was when renowned billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller shared his opinion.
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The Sway of Druckenmiller’s Words
Druckenmiller, who boasts a stellar track record from his time steering the Duquesne Capital Management fund for almost three decades, revealed in a CNBC interview this morning that he had trimmed his Nvidia position in late March.
Offering his rationale, Druckenmiller emphasized the need to capitalize on gains from the stock, remarking, “A lot of what we recognized has become recognized by the marketplace now.”
A visionary in identifying Nvidia’s potential amidst the generative AI boom, Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Family Office made substantial moves into Nvidia stock in the fourth quarter of 2022 when ChatGPT emerged. Despite beginning to unwind his Nvidia stake in Q4, the timing seems a tad premature in hindsight, given the stock’s resurgence in this year’s Q1.
The extent of Druckenmiller’s Nvidia disinvestment will be unveiled as 13F reports come trickling in over the next week.
The Rebound of Nvidia Stock
The rebound in Nvidia stock lacked a specific trigger. Some investors appeared to view the sharp decline as an opportune moment to buy.
Druckenmiller’s sentiment towards Nvidia appeared cautiously optimistic, underscoring his enduring faith in AI. However, he seemed content to pocket profits, especially considering the stock’s meteoric rise since his initial forays.
While it’s improbable for Nvidia to reproduce stratospheric returns given its valuation now surpassing $2 trillion, the stock might continue to outshine the competition. A glimpse into Nvidia’s performance awaits as the company reveals its Q1 earnings later this month.
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Jeremy Bowman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.