Research Coverage
AI-Era Stock Universe
Six distinct plays on the AI revolution — from chip design software to foundry manufacturing to GPU infrastructure. Click any card for the full research deep dive.
Role
The Architect
Cadence Design Systems
NASDAQ · EDA / Semiconductor Software
A high-quality, stable growth investment that is a core holding in the semiconductor value chain. As a market leader in the EDA duopoly, it benefits from the re...
Revenue
$4.64B
Growth
+13.5%
Mkt Cap
$81.1B
Role
The Dominant Architect
Synopsys, Inc.
NASDAQ · EDA / Semiconductor Software
A value-conscious opportunity to buy a wide-moat industry leader at a discount. The stock has underperformed recently due to concerns over its large Ansys acqui...
Revenue
$7.05B
Growth
+15.1%
Mkt Cap
$85.9B
Role
The Builder
Celestica Inc.
NYSE · Electronics Manufacturing Services
A 'picks and shovels' momentum play on the explosive build-out of AI data center infrastructure. As a key manufacturer of high-performance servers, storage, and...
Revenue
~$13.9B
Growth
+28%
Mkt Cap
~$10B
Role
The AI Engine
NVIDIA Corporation
NASDAQ · AI Semiconductors / GPU Computing
NVIDIA is the dominant supplier of the GPUs and accelerated computing platforms that power virtually all AI training and inference workloads. Its CUDA software ...
Revenue
$215.9B
Growth
+65%
Mkt Cap
~$4.4T
Role
The Enterprise OS
ServiceNow, Inc.
NYSE · Enterprise Workflow Automation
A dominant force in the enterprise software market, providing a comprehensive cloud platform to automate IT, business, and customer workflows. With strong, cons...
Revenue
$13.3B
Growth
+21%
Mkt Cap
~$200B
Role
The Manufacturer
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
NYSE · Semiconductor Foundry
TSMC is the irreplaceable manufacturer of the world's most advanced chips. It holds 71%+ of the global foundry market and a near-monopoly on sub-5nm production ...
Revenue
~$122B
Growth
+39%
Mkt Cap
~$950B
Market Intelligence
Essential Reading
Curated research and analysis that informs our investment thesis — the ideas worth sitting with.
The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis
"What if our AI bullishness continues to be right... and what if that's actually bearish?"
A fictional-but-rigorously-researched macro memo written from June 2028, looking back at a financial crisis triggered by AI's overwhelming success. The thesis: AI exceeds all expectations, corporate margins explode, the S&P hits 8,000 by October 2026 — then the economy collapses anyway. Machines don't spend money. White-collar workers lose jobs and stop consuming. The entire consumer economy quietly implodes in what the authors call the "Human Intelligence Displacement Spiral."
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Comparative Overview
| Metric | CDNS | SNPS | CLS | NVDA | NOW | TSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Revenue | $4.64B | $7.05B | ~$13.9B | $215.9B | $13.3B | ~$122B |
| Revenue Growth | +13.5% | +15.1% | +28% | +65% | +21% | +39% |
| P/E Ratio | ~65–70x | ~65–75x | ~39x | ~35x | ~85x | ~28x |
| Market Cap | ~$81B | ~$86B | ~$10B | ~$4.4T | ~$200B | ~$950B |
| Business Type | EDA Software | EDA Software | Manufacturing | AI Chips / GPU | Enterprise SaaS | Chip Foundry |
| AI Role | Chip Design Tools | Chip Design Tools | Hardware Builder | AI Compute Engine | Workflow Automation | Chip Manufacturer |
| Risk Profile | Medium | Medium | High | Medium-High | Medium-Low | Medium-High |
| Investment Style | Quality & Momentum | Quality at Discount | Aggressive Growth | Highest Conviction | Stable Compounder | Highest Conviction |
Revenue Comparison — Latest Fiscal Year (USD Billions)
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Portfolios & Watch Lists
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Initial Watch List
Core AI-era research positions — EDA software, chip foundry, hardware manufacturing, enterprise software, and GPU computing.
| Ticker | Company | Price | Shares | Avg Cost | Value | Gain / Loss | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CDNS | Cadence Design Systems | $301.40 | — | — | — | — | + add note |
SNPS | Synopsys, Inc. | $414.00 | — | — | — | — | + add note |
CLS | Celestica Inc. | $277.63 | — | — | — | — | + add note |
NVDA | NVIDIA Corporation | $177.19 | — | — | — | — | + add note |
NOW | ServiceNow, Inc. | $108.01 | — | — | — | — | + add note |
TSM | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | $183.50 | — | — | — | — | + add note |
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