3 reasons Nvidia stock is a forever buy and hold

The company's transformation extends beyond GPUs into networking, software, and strategic investments in AI-driven startups

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has unleashed a technological revolution, and one company sits at its very core. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) powers nearly every major AI breakthrough, from autonomous vehicles to drug discovery to advanced robotics. The company's technological dominance in this revolutionary field has driven its stock price up an astounding 2,127% over the past five years.

At first glance, Nvidia's valuation might cause investors to pause. The company's shares trade at an eye-catching 31.7 times forward earnings, well above the S&P 500's 23.5 multiple, which also happens to be on the high side, historically speaking. Yet this premium reflects something extraordinary: Nvidia's commanding position in computing's next great transformation. As we enter the age of intelligent machines, here are three compelling reasons why Nvidia deserves a permanent place in long-term portfolios.

Reason No. 1: Data center dominance

According to a report from Markets and Markets, the global data centre chip market is set to reach a mind-boggling $390.65 billion by 2030, growing at 13.5% annually from 2025. According to industry analysts, Nvidia controls around 80% of the AI chip market, with its chief rival in the space, Advanced Micro Devices, holding approximately 11% of the segment.


This market dominance stems from Nvidia's early lead in parallel computing architecture. The company's graphics processing units (GPUs) process multiple calculations simultaneously, making them vastly more efficient than traditional processors for AI workloads.

Furthermore, Nvidia's Compute Unified Device Architecture software platform has become the industry standard for AI development across financial services, healthcare, and retail. This entrenched ecosystem creates high customer switching costs, making it increasingly difficult for competitors to gain meaningful traction.

With an insurmountable lead in key hardware and software segments, Nvidia's grip on the AI chip market appears unshakeable for years to come.

Reason No. 2: Innovation beyond graphics

Nvidia's latest chip designs demonstrate its expanding technological capabilities beyond traditional graphics processing. The company continues to set new performance benchmarks while making AI computing more accessible to developers and businesses.

The expansion into developer-focused products opens new revenue streams without cannibalising high-end data centre sales. This multitiered strategy allows Nvidia to capture value across the entire AI computing spectrum.

The company's innovation pipeline extends into AI-powered gaming, self-driving vehicles, and advanced robotics. These initiatives showcase Nvidia's ability to leverage its core technology into entirely new markets.

Its technological leadership has created multiple growth engines that reduce reliance on any single market. With breakthroughs spanning multiple industries, Nvidia's impact on computing extends far beyond its gaming origins.

Reason No. 3: Strategic AI investments

Nvidia's investment portfolio targets companies at the forefront of AI applications. Recent investments include Applied Digital, a data centre provider specialising in AI infrastructure; Serve Robotics, a leader in autonomous delivery robots for last-mile delivery; and Recursion Pharmaceuticals, which uses AI to revolutionise drug discovery.

These strategic stakes give Nvidia early insight into emerging AI applications. Serve Robotics demonstrates AI's potential in automation, while Recursion shows how AI can accelerate pharmaceutical research. Applied Digital's focus on AI-optimised data centres strengthens Nvidia's position in computing infrastructure.

Each investment targets a distinct market where AI promises disruption. Recursion aims to reduce drug development timelines from decades to perhaps weeks or even days, while Serve Robotics seeks to transform last-mile delivery through autonomous robots and drones.

These forward-looking investments position Nvidia to capitalise on AI adoption across multiple industries. By backing innovators in robotics, drug discovery, and computing infrastructure, Nvidia gains valuable insights into how these nascent markets are developing while simultaneously expanding its technological moat.

A generational investment opportunity

Nvidia's dominance in AI computing extends far beyond its current core area of expertise in chip design. The company has built an ecosystem of hardware, software, and development tools that makes it essential to AI advancement.

While the tech stock's valuation reflects high expectations, Nvidia's expanding competitive advantages and massive growth opportunities justify its premium. For investors seeking exposure to this ongoing technological revolution reshaping modern society, Nvidia represents a foundational holding built to compound value for decades to come.

This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

George Budwell has positions in Nvidia and Serve Robotics. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Nvidia and Serve Robotics. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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