Cathie Wood's Arm IPO Avoidance and the Future of Chip Stocks
Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, revealed that she did not participate in Arm's recent IPO due to concerns about the chip designer's overvaluation relative to its competitive position. Wood emphasized the importance of considering competitive dynamics and not solely focusing on AI when evaluating companies like Arm. She highlighted that her portfolios contain lower-priced stocks with greater exposure to AI. Wood also discussed the resurgence of interest in stocks with AI exposure, anticipating that the anticipation of interest rates peaking would further drive this trend. Additionally, Ark Invest acquired British thematic ETF issuer Rize ETF, marking its entry into the European passive investment market. Wood expressed optimism about the global potential for technology and innovation, stating that it is no longer limited to Silicon Valley.