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Cathie Wood Is Selling AMD Before MI450 Arrives. Is She About to Miss Another Nvidia?

ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has been reducing its stake in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) amid the stock's strong performance. AMD's stock is up 143.32% year-to-date and 234.42% over the past year, with Q2 2026 revenue reaching $11.5 billion. The company expects significant growth in data-center AI, with Helios shipments beginning in Q3. Analysts have a target price of $615.38 for AMD, with a majority recommending a buy.

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Published Sep 10, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AMDBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and guidance reinforce AMD's AI momentum, while fund trimming may create short‑term volatility.

02

Market read

AMD's earnings and AI roadmap are central to the semiconductor sector's outlook.

03

What to watch

Potential supply constraints or competition from Nvidia could temper growth.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑Q2 earnings release

Background

ARK Invest's position management follows a 234% YTD rally in AMD stock.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AMDBullishHigh confidence
Context

AMD reported Q2 2026 revenue of $11.5B, EPS beat, and guided Q3 revenue to ~$13B, prompting ARK to trim its position.

Expected impact

Potential upside if data‑center revenue meets guidance; short‑term pressure from fund selling.

Evidence & confidence

Earnings beat and aggressive AI product rollout are material catalysts; fund trimming is a tactical move, not a fundamental weakness.

Market effects

AI data‑center demand may lift other chipmakers and infrastructure suppliers.

U.S. tech sector likely to benefit from strong AI spend.

Global AI hardware market sees heightened interest, supporting broader semiconductor rally.

Counterpoint

Fund trimming could signal concerns about valuation or execution risk for Helios.

Key entities

  • Lisa Su

    CEO of AMD, provided guidance on AI adoption cycle.

  • Cathie Wood

    Founder of ARK Invest, trimming AMD position.

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