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How Options Trading Catapulted Nvidia’s Market Cap by $350 Billion

by Team Lumida
June 3, 2024
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Key Takeaways

  1. Nvidia’s market cap soared by $350 billion due to a gamma squeeze.
  2. Generative AI hype and options trading created a self-fueling cycle.
  3. Future market stability hinges on sustained performance and investor sentiment.

What Happened?

Nvidia’s market cap skyrocketed by $350 billion in just over a week, driven by a gamma squeeze in its options market. After announcing surging first-quarter revenue on May 23, Nvidia’s valuation peaked near $2.69 trillion, surpassing giants like JPMorgan, Berkshire Hathaway, and Meta. The gamma squeeze—a feedback loop where buying call options forces brokers to buy more shares—intensified the stock’s rise.

Charlie McElligott from Nomura described Nvidia as a “one-way wrecking machine,” with dealers scrambling to hedge their positions. Despite a slight dip of 0.8% on Friday, Nvidia has significantly narrowed the gap with Apple and Microsoft.

Why It Matters?

This surge highlights Nvidia’s central role in the generative AI revolution, as its chips power this transformative technology. The phenomenon also underscores how options trading can magnify stock price movements, creating volatility that can be both lucrative and risky.

Steve Sosnick from Interactive Brokers noted that gamma squeezes often need a trigger, such as Nvidia’s earnings beat and stock split announcement. Unlike past squeezes like GameStop, Nvidia’s robust profit margins and critical role in AI make it a compelling, albeit volatile, investment.

What’s Next?

Investors should watch for continued performance and guidance from Nvidia, as well as broader market reactions to generative AI advancements. The stock’s future hinges on sustained excitement around AI and the company’s ability to maintain its momentum.

However, as Josh Brown from Ritholtz Wealth Management pointed out, any slowdown in capital expenditure or a reassessment of ROI could temper the rally. Keeping an eye on Nvidia’s strategic moves and the broader economic landscape will be crucial for gauging the stock’s trajectory.

Nvidia’s earnings beat and optimistic forward guidance have set high expectations. Comparing its performance to peers like AMD and Intel will provide further context.

The company’s role in AI positions it uniquely, but market dynamics and investor sentiment will ultimately dictate its long-term success.

Source: FT
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