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As of the end of trading on Tuesday, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) boasted a market capitalization of about $4.3 trillion.

While shares of the semiconductor giant have soared by 1,000% throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, Beth Kindig of the I/O Fund thinks Nvidia’s rally is just getting started. In a recent investor note, Kindig outlined a path by which she believes Nvidia could reach a market cap of $20 trillion by 2030 — implying an upside of about 360% from current levels.

Below, I’ll explain what it will take for Nvidia to reach such a historic milestone and detail the catalysts that support even greater gains for the chip leader.

What would it take for Nvidia to reach a $20 trillion valuation?

Nvidia’s largest source of revenue is sales of its products to data centers, which make heavy use of its GPUs and complementary networking services.

In its fiscal 2026 third quarter, which ended Oct. 26, the company’s data center business generated $51.2 billion in revenue — implying an annual run rate of about $200 billion.

Kindig is modeling for Nvidia’s data center business to grow at a compound annual rate of 36% between 2025 and 2030. If that assumption proves accurate, that data center business would reach a $931 billion run rate by the end of that period.

From there, Kindig simply applies Nvidia’s five-year median price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 25 to her figure for its expected data center revenue — which yields a market cap well north of $20 trillion.

The math is pretty straightforward. The more important details relate to why Kindig is so bullish on Nvidia’s prospects through the rest of the decade. 

How can Nvidia realistically become a $20 trillion company?

If you follow the AI narrative, you’ve probably heard quite a bit about the accelerating investments into data center infrastructure.

Research from Goldman Sachs suggests that by next year, hyperscalers including Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms will spend nearly $500 billion on AI infrastructure. To underscore the level of demand these companies are experiencing for AI-capable data center capacity, this expected acceleration in infrastructure spend represents more than a 50% increase in capital expenditures (capex) in just one year.

AMZN Capital Expenditures (TTM) data by YCharts.

Taking this one step further, McKinsey & Company is forecasting AI infrastructure to be a $7 trillion market opportunity over the next five years. More importantly, McKinsey is modeling for about $5 trillion of this spending will be allocated toward supporting AI workloads. Translation: Demand for Nvidia’s GPUs should remain incredibly robust for the foreseeable future.

This helps explain the scope of the broader AI infrastructure opportunity. But we can also look at a host of individual deals that benefit Nvidia directly, among them:

• In September, OpenAI announced its intention to deploy 10 gigawatts of Nvidia’s systems to help train its next-generation models. As part of the deal, Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion into OpenAI.
• In early November, OpenAI signed a $38 billion chip deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Per the terms of the partnership, Amazon will be renting clusters of Nvidia GPUs to OpenAI.
• A budding segment of the data center market called “neocloud” is rapidly gaining popularity with big tech players. Neocloud companies such as Nebius Group and Iren build their own data centers outfitted with Nvidia’s high-end hardware, and rent direct access to their servers under a model described as “bare metal as a service.”
• Following President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announced a joint venture called Project Stargate — an ambitious plan to invest $500 billion into AI infrastructure in the U.S. over the next four years.

Nvidia looks poised to dominate the AI infrastructure revolution

The biggest risk I see to Kindig’s forecast is that it is based in part on the premise that Nvidia will not only maintain its current market share, but actually increase it. For Nvidia to meet her estimated growth rates, Kindig believes that it will need to capture about 60% of the AI capex spending over the rest of the decade. Today, Nvidia is drawing about 50% of AI infrastructure spending.

Admittedly, expanding its market share by another 10 percentage points would be a tall order. However, I think there are some factors here that mitigate the downside risk.

First, Nvidia’s current order backlog of $307 billion primarily revolves around the following product lines: its current Blackwell chips, its upcoming Rubin GPUs, as well data center services NVLink and InfiniBand. In the chart below, investors can see that Wall Street’s consensus calls for $312 billion of revenue for Nvidia’s entire business next year. In my view, analysts could be underestimating the incremental demand for Nvidia’s CUDA software platform, adjacent networking equipment, and other products within the company’s broader suite.

NVDA Revenue Estimates for Next Fiscal Year data by YCharts.

In addition, Nvidia is entering new markets, most notably AI telecommunications through a strategic investment in Nokia. It’s also entering into a collaboration under which Intel will design custom CPUs for Nvidia to integrate into its AI infrastructure platforms and GPU products.

Moreover, Kindig’s forecast doesn’t even account for the potential demand for GPUs from emerging applications in robotics, agentic AI, or autonomous systems.

Taken together, these investments and new markets represent additional trillions of dollars in incremental addressable market opportunities for Nvidia.

I expect Nvidia’s biggest challenge will be consistently balancing the dynamics of supply and demand. Thankfully, Nvidia’s fabrication partner, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, has been expanding its foundry footprint and building out additional production capacity, which should help mitigate supply chain bottlenecks.

With this in mind, I think Nvidia is more than well positioned to dominate the AI infrastructure era, and could be the first company to achieve a $20 trillion market value.

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

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Adam Spatacco has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Alphabet, Amazon, Goldman Sachs Group, Intel, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft, short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft, and short November 2025 $21 puts on Intel. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

While the market has been choppy this year, long-term investors know volatility often creates opportunity.

If your time horizon stretches well beyond the end of this decade, some of the most powerful megatrends in technology, digital assets, and innovation could deliver exceptional growth.

One of the simplest ways to tap into those opportunities is through exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

With a single purchase, you can gain access to dozens of high-growth stocks that are shaping the next era of the global economy.

Here are three ASX ETFs that stand out for investors seeking explosive long-term growth.

BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ASX: ATEC)

For investors who want exposure to Australia’s best technology stocks, the BetaShares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF could be the go-to option. It captures a portfolio of homegrown innovators positioned to benefit from digital transformation, cloud adoption, automation, and high-performance computing.

This ASX ETF’s holdings include market leaders such as WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC), Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) and NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT). These companies continue to expand internationally and dominate their respective niches in logistics software, small business accounting and data centre infrastructure.

For investors who want pure exposure to the ASX tech sector, this fund remains one of the best options available. It was recently named as one to consider buying by analysts at Betashares.

BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP)

The BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF is certainly not for the faint-hearted. But for long-term investors with a tolerance for volatility, it offers exposure to one of the fastest-growing technology frontiers: digital assets.

Instead of holding cryptocurrencies directly, this ASX ETF invests in stocks that are building the infrastructure of the crypto ecosystem.

Its holdings include Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN), Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) and Hut 8 Mining (NASDAQ: HUT). These companies form the backbone of crypto trading, blockchain validation, and digital transaction networks.

Coinbase is particularly interesting. As regulatory clarity improves and mainstream adoption increases, it stands to benefit from higher trading volumes, institutional participation, and the broader expansion of the digital asset economy.

For investors aiming for explosive upside, it could be a compelling long-term pick.

BetaShares Australian Momentum ETF (ASX: MTUM)

Finally, the BetaShares Australian Momentum ETF takes a unique approach by investing in Australian stocks that are showing strong share price momentum. This rules-based strategy captures the market’s current leaders.

At present, the ASX ETF includes stocks such as Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN), Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES).

Momentum strategies have historically outperformed over long periods by consistently rotating into whichever sectors and stocks are delivering the strongest returns. This gives the fund an important advantage: it adapts automatically. As new leaders emerge, the ETF adjusts its holdings accordingly.

For investors seeking a dynamic, performance-driven strategy, this is arguably one of the most interesting ETFs on the ASX. It was also recommended by analysts at Betashares.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Nextdc, WiseTech Global, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Wesfarmers, WiseTech Global, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Coinbase Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

With December just around the corner, it’s a great time to take stock of our investing markets and check out which ASX shares look ripe to add to a stock portfolio. Despite a rebound last week, the markets are still down from their October records.  I thought it would be a great opportunity to check out some Australian dividend stocks.

So today, let’s talk about five ASX dividend stocks that I think would serve an income-focused portfolio well right now.

Five Australian dividend stocks to put under the tree this December

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL)

I’ve long thought of Coles as a winning Australian dividend stock. For one, it offers a defensive nature as a price-focused provider of food and household essentials. For another, it has a strong income track record, having delivered an annual dividend increase every year since 2018.

Coles shares did go on a big run this year, but have since pulled back. That’s boosted this dividend stock’s yield back over 3% at recent pricing. Coles shares have historically come with full franking credits attached too.

Australian Foundation Investment Co Ltd (ASX: AFI)

AFIC is a listed investment company (LIC) and Australian dividend stock that has been on the ASX for decades. Over this time, investors have come to appreciate this stock’s conservative investing style, which AFIC uses to manage a vast underlying portfolio of Australian blue chips, complemented by some international shares.

AFIC already trades on an attractive (and fully franked) yield of around 3.7%, but has recently confirmed that investors will enjoy two special dividends over 2026.

Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS)

I think Telstra offers income investors many of the desirable attributes that Coles does. The mobile and internet services that Telstra provides are essential in today’s world, and Telstra has a long-held leading position in providing them across the Australian market.

This legendary Australian dividend stock has long been an income staple for good reason. Today, it offers a decent dividend yield of 3.88%, which has also always come fully franked.

MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF)

There aren’t too many ways ASX investors can invest in US stocks and get a fully franked dividend. But this LIC is one of them. Like AFIC, MFF holds an underlying portfolio of shares that it manages on behalf of its investors. Unlike AFIC, though, MFF mostly invests in US stocks, following a Buffett-inspired playbook of buying quality companies at compelling prices and holding them indefinitely. Some of its long-term holdings include Amazon, Mastercard, Alphabet, and Visa.

Since MFF is domiciled in Australia, though, it pays tax here and thus has the capacity to fully frank its dividends. At present, this dividend stock is trading on a yield of about 3.5%.

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)

Our final Australian dividend stock today is another income favourite in Wesfarmers. This company’s strength arguably comes from its diversity. It is most famous for its highly successful retailers like Bunnings and Kmart. But Wesfarmers also owns a wide range of other businesses, spanning from healthcare and mineral processing to fertilisers and chemicals.

Wesfarmers has a stellar track record of delivering both growth and rising dividends for shareholders over many decades. Today, its shares trade with a fully franked yield of about 2.5%.

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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Mastercard, Mff Capital Investments, Visa, and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Alphabet, Amazon, Mastercard, Visa, and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Telstra Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Alphabet, Amazon, Mastercard, Mff Capital Investments, Visa, and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) shares could be in the buy zone following its quarterly update.

That’s the view of analysts at Bell Potter, which have just upgraded the insurance giant’s shares.

What is the broker saying?

Bell Potter was relatively pleased with the company’s quarterly update, noting that management has reaffirmed its guidance for a combined operating ratio (COR) of 92.5%. It said:

The Q3 update was benign and much as we expected. The company continues to expect an attractive COR of 92.5% for FY25, and this expected to continue into FY26. Gross Written Premium rose to $18.6bn an increase of 6% at the headline, and excluding rate increases this is 5% underlying, or 6% excluding the $250m of US noncore run-off and crop rates.

Rate increases continue to be weak around ~1.5% in the 9m, or around 4% excluding property. This compares with 2% at the HY. The company did not disclose rating trends by geography and quarter as it has done in previous years. Using a weighted average of Q1, Q2 and Q3, we estimate group renewal rates would have been around -1% year-on-year in Q3.

Three reasons to buy QBE shares

Bell Potter has upgraded QBE’s shares to a buy rating for three key reasons.

These include capital returns, management confidence in its COR outlook, and its fair valuation. It explains:

We move our recommendation to buy on three improvements. 1/ The return of capital to shareholders, which switches the capital equation from retaining capital for growth, to writing for profit and RoCE. 2/ Management remains confident about writing at a 92.5% CoR in FY26, seeing options to maintain profitability. 3/ The valuation is much less stretched, with the shares at 1.5x FY26 NAV with an RoE of 15.5%. The share price is now in buying territory. We increase our assumptions, improving the COR ratio by 66bps in FY25, and 86bps in FY26. Our forecast EPS increases by 4.1% for FY25, 6.6% for FY26, and 0.5% for FY27.

According to the note, the broker has put a buy rating (from hold) and $21.80 (from $21.20) price target on its shares. Based on its current share price of $19.25, this implies potential upside of 13% for investors over the next 12 months.

In addition, Bell Potter is expecting a 4.8% dividend yield over the period, which boosts the total potential return to almost 18%.

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ASX 200 tech shares may have finally found their floor after a dramatic 22.5% tumble for the sector over the past 10 weeks.

Technology led the 11 market sectors last week with a 5.96% gain over the five trading days.

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was also buoyant, rising 2.35% to close at 8,614.1 points on Friday.

Ten of the 11 market sectors finished the week in the green.

Let’s review.

ASX tech shares led the market last week

The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) went into a downward spiral after reaching a new record on 19 September.

The tech index closed at 2,370 points on Friday, representing a 22.5% fall over 10 weeks.

Concerns over US tech stock valuations and whether artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a market bubble explain only part of the story.

Wilsons Advisory equity strategist Greg Burke says domestic factors are mostly to blame for the sell-off in ASX 200 tech shares.

High valuations and a sell-off in Aussie bonds amid virtually no chance of another interest rate cut this year have also played a role.

Here’s how the biggest ASX 200 tech companies performed last week, and how much their share prices have fallen since 19 September.

5 biggest tech stocks down 20% (or more) since September

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price ripped 11.04% higher to close at $73.02 on Friday.

The largest tech company on the market has lost almost a quarter of its market capitalisation since the sector’s peak on 19 September.

The Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) share price lifted to $122.25, up 2.54% last week and down 25% since the tech sector’s high.

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE) shares rose 1.93% last week to $30.10. That represents a 21.5% fall since 19 September.

Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) shares edged 0.44% higher to $13.57 last week, down 24% since the tech sector’s peak.

The Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) share price finished the week at $40.43, up 10.74% for the week and down 22% since 19 September.

The Codan Ltd (ASX: CDA) share price rose to $30.85, up 7.53% last week and up 2.93% since the sector’s high.

Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) shares soared 12.69% to $14.30 last week. The stock has slipped by less than 5% since the peak.

ASX 200 market sector snapshot

Here’s how the 11 market sectors stacked up last week, according to CommSec data.

Over the five trading days:

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Life360, Megaport, Technology One, WiseTech Global, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360, WiseTech Global, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Technology One. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

For investors focused on the long-term, there are a handful of ASX growth shares today that have the potential to become significantly larger businesses by 2035.

But which ones could be buys today?

Here are three that analysts think stand out as future giants in the making:

Life360 Inc. (ASX: 360)

Life360 has transformed from a family-tracking app into a high-growth global subscription platform. Its growth metrics remain exceptional: paying circles are rising sharply, monthly active users continue climbing past 90 million, and the company is generating growing profitability alongside strong operating cash flow.

What makes Life360 particularly compelling is its enormous addressable market. The company’s platform naturally lends itself to premium features such as safety tools, roadside assistance, data services, and partnerships. And with less than a fraction of its global user base currently monetised, the runway ahead is long. It is also only at the beginning of monetising its free users through its new advertising business.

Bell Potter is bullish on the company’s outlook. So much so, it recently put a buy rating and $52.50 price target on its shares.

NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT)

Another ASX growth share that could be destined for big things is NextDC.

It is a leading data centre operator that is building the infrastructure powering Australia’s digital economy. Demand for cloud computing, AI, data processing and storage is surging, and NextDC sits at the centre of it.

The company continues to expand its high-capacity data centre footprint across major Australian cities, while securing long-term contracts with hyperscale cloud providers and enterprise customers. This gives NextDC recurring, inflation-linked revenue, strong retention rates and visibility well into future years.

Data usage isn’t slowing. If anything, AI models, automation and high-bandwidth applications are accelerating the need for secure, energy-efficient data storage. Few ASX businesses are as well-positioned for this infrastructure megatrend as NextDC.

UBS is a fan of NextDC and has a buy rating and $21.45 price target on its shares.

Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW)

Finally, Temple & Webster has quietly become Australia’s leading online furniture and homewares retailer. While the broader retail sector has faced pressure from cautious consumer spending, Temple & Webster continues taking market share thanks to its digital-first model, growing private-label range and efficient logistics network.

In Australia, online furniture penetration lags behind that in the US and Europe. This gives Temple & Webster a multi-year growth opportunity as more consumers shift to online shopping for big-ticket items. In light of this, the company could be many times larger in 2035 than it is today.

Last week, Morgan Stanley put an overweight rating and $28.00 price target on its shares.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Life360, Nextdc, and Temple & Webster Group. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Life360 and Temple & Webster Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Temple & Webster Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

The ASX dividend stock Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) has seen a 28% decline (at the time of writing) since 7 August 2025. There are not many compelling ASX dividend shares that have fallen as much as that in the last few months.

I think it’s exciting when a dividend-paying business falls. We’re able to buy them at a lower price, but the dividend yield on offer also increases.

For example, if a business had a dividend yield of 4% and the share price drops 10% then the yield becomes 4.4%. A 20% decline would result in a dividend yield of 4.8% for prospective investors.

If you haven’t heard of Pinnacle before – it’s an investment business that takes stakes in impressive funds management businesses (affiliates) and helps them grow. It assists their growth with numerous behind-the-scenes services (such as fund administration, compliance, legal, and so on), allowing the fund manager to focus on just investing – the most important part for clients.

Following a 28% decline in the share price, the Pinnacle dividend yield has materially increased. That’s the first appealing aspect of the business I want to highlight.

Good dividend yield

For an ASX dividend stock to be worthwhile for an income investor, I think it needs to have a solid starting yield.

The latest annual dividend per share from the business was 60 cents in FY25. At the current Pinnacle share price, this translates into a cash dividend yield of 3.3% and a grossed-up dividend yield of nearly 4.5%, including franking credits.

While that’s not the biggest dividend yield around, it’s comparable with some of the best term deposit rates out there right now for Australians.

But, Pinnacle isn’t a term deposit – it has growth potential.

Consistent ASX dividend stock

There are plenty of high-profile businesses that have cut their dividends in the last several years. But not Pinnacle.

Between FY16 and FY25, there was only one year in which the dividend didn’t increase. The company maintained its payout in FY20 when there was a huge amount of COVID uncertainty affecting economies and share markets.

Pleasingly, the business is projected to continue growing its payout in the coming financial years.

According to the projection on CMC Markets, the company is forecast to increase its FY26 payout to 66.5 cents per share and then to 81 cents per share in FY27. Including franking credits, those estimations translate into potential grossed-up dividend yields of 5% and 6.3%, respectively.

Earnings growth potential

One of the main reasons I’m attracted to this business and have recently invested in it is the quality and growth of its funds under management (FUM).

The affiliates largely have a long-term track record of outperforming their benchmarks, which is a powerful tool for growing FUM organically and attracting further inflows of money from clients.

In the three months to September 2025, affiliate FUM increased by a further $18 billion, or 10%, to $197.4 billion. This was helped by net inflows of $13.3 billion. FUM growth is a key driver of Pinnacle’s earnings, so this bodes well for at least FY26 if not beyond.

The ASX dividend stock is currently trading at around 20x FY27’s estimated earnings, according to the forecast on CMC Markets.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has positions in Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Pinnacle Investment Management Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

If you are searching for passive income in this low interest rate environment, then look no further than the ASX dividend stock in this article.

That’s because it has one of the most generous dividend yields around and has been tipped to rise materially from current levels.

Which ASX dividend stock?

The stock that could be a great pick for passive income is GQG Partners Inc (ASX: GQG).

GQG Partners is a boutique investment management company that manages global and emerging market equity portfolios for institutions, advisors, and individuals worldwide.

It is a majority employee-owned company that is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with offices around the world.

The company notes that it “strives for excellence at all levels within the organization through a commitment to independent thinking, continual growth, cultural integrity, and a deep knowledge of the markets.”

The strategy the investment management company uses is called Forward Looking Quality. It notes that this concept ignores the traditional investment constraints associated with growth and value and instead focuses on investing in companies that it believes are going to be successful over the next five years and beyond.

At the last count, it reported that it had US$163.7 billion of assets under management (AUM).

Undervalued

The team at Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) thinks the ASX dividend stock is undervalued at current levels.

A recent note reveals that the broker has an outperform rating and $2.50 price target on its shares.

Based on its current share price of $1.85, this implies potential upside of 35% for investors over the next 12 months.

To put that into context, a $10,000 investment would turn into approximately $13,500 by this time next year if Macquarie is on the money with its recommendation.

But the returns won’t stop there!

What about passive income?

GQG Partners is being tipped to provide investors with some very big dividend yields in the near term.

According to Macquarie’s note, it expects the ASX dividend stock to reward its shareholders with the equivalent of 22.6 Australian cents per share in FY 2025 and then 22.9 Australian cents per share in FY 2026.

This means that if you were to buy its shares at current prices, you would be looking at dividend yields of 12.2% and 12.4%, respectively.

This equates to passive income of $1,220 and $1,240, respectively, from a $10,000 investment in GQG Partners’ shares.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Gqg Partners. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Macquarie Group. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Macquarie Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Gqg Partners. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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

This is part three of a seven-article series in which I rank the best Magnificent Seven stocks to buy for 2026 (in reverse order). Tesla came in last place, followed by Apple in the sixth spot — as both stocks are not worth buying right now.

Amazon marks a turning point. Although it’s my fifth pick, I would categorize Amazon as a decent, but not a high-conviction buy for 2026. Here’s why.

AWS or bust

Amazon soared after its latest earnings report, as its cloud computing services segment — Amazon Web Services (AWS) — delivered impeccable results. This was a sigh of relief, as AWS had been growing slower than peers like Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

Amazon began by selling books online and eventually became the world’s largest online retailer. But today, AWS is the company’s crown jewel. The segment continues to drive Amazon’s cash flow and overall profitability, making up for what can be lackluster results in its other segments.

Amazon’s dependence on AWS is a key reason why the stock isn’t higher on my list. While AWS is more valuable than any other cloud service, Amazon as a whole is less balanced than Microsoft and Alphabet.

If cloud computing growth slows, Microsoft can rely on its highly profitable software business, growing gaming portfolio, and other strengths. Microsoft is monetizing AI across its business segments, driving sustainable, high-margin growth.

Similarly, Alphabet’s Google Search is its centerpiece, but the company is rapidly expanding its Gemini AI assistant app. Despite rival AI-first information resources like ChatGPT, Google Search continues to grow at a solid rate — fueled by embedding AI overviews powered by Gemini into Google Search queries. Aside from Google Cloud and Google Search — YouTube, Android, and Google Other Bets, which include Waymo and Google Quantum AI — round out Alphabet as a balanced, yet high-octane growth stock.

Amazon loves spending money

Another factor that sets Amazon apart from the other Magnificent Seven stocks is its lack of stock buybacks and dividend payments. Amazon hasn’t repurchased stock for years. And because it rewards many employees with hefty stock-based compensation packages, Amazon’s share count has increased over time, diluting existing shareholders.

By comparison, Apple spends a boatload of cash on buybacks, and Microsoft also actively repurchases stock and pays more dividends than any other U.S. company.

Meta Platforms and Alphabet have been ramping up their buyback programs in recent years and instituted their first-ever dividends last year. And even Nvidia is now buying back significantly more stock than it issues in stock-based compensation, making the stock a better value.

Pouring excess cash back into the business instead of repurchasing stock can accelerate earnings growth. But the strategy is aggressive and risky. Because if Amazon fails to deliver or AWS loses market share, investors will question the capital allocation strategy.

Amazon is an OK buy for 2026

Amazon is a decent buy on the strength of AWS alone. But it’s not as compelling as Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, or Alphabet.

Find out how I rank those four Magnificent Seven names in my upcoming rankings.

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

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

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

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Daniel Foelber has positions in Nvidia. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Not a fan of stock picking but want to put money into the market in December? There’s a way!

Rather than trying to pick individual winners, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer an easy, low-stress way to spread risk while still tapping into some of the most powerful investment themes of the decade.

If you are putting $10,000 to work this December, here are three ASX ETFs to look at very closely:

iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)

For broad-based, dependable growth, it is hard to beat the iShares S&P 500 ETF. It tracks the S&P 500 index, giving investors exposure to the biggest and strongest companies in the United States.

Its top holdings include Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), and Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY). These are three giants that weren’t in the spotlight a decade ago but have become major drivers of index returns. Alongside them sit the familiar megacap tech leaders that have powered US markets for years.

For long-term investors, this fund remains one of the simplest and most effective core holdings available on the ASX.

Betashares Cloud Computing ETF (ASX: CLDD)

Cloud computing is still in the early stages of a decades-long growth curve, and the Betashares Cloud Computing ETF gives investors targeted exposure to companies that are building the digital backbone of the modern world.

Its holdings include Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), and Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP). All three play critical roles in cloud storage, workflow software, and online shopping.

A holding worth spotlighting is ServiceNow. Its digital workflow and automation platform has become essential for large organisations managing complex operations across multiple systems.

With cloud adoption still gaining momentum across industries and governments, this fund offers investors a direct line into a megatrend with significant growth potential. It is no wonder then that Betashares’ analysts recently recommended this fund.

Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)

The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF targets one of the most powerful megatrends of this generation: automation and AI.

It holds global leaders such as Keyence Corporation (FRA: KEE), Fanuc (FRA: FUC) and ABB Ltd (SWX: ABBN). These are companies building the robots, sensors, and industrial intelligence systems driving the next wave of productivity.

Fanuc is worth spotlighting. It has been a world leader in industrial robotics for decades and continues to dominate in manufacturing automation. With factories worldwide racing to modernise, Fanuc sits at the heart of a long-term global investment cycle that shows no signs of slowing.

Overall, the Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF gives investors a smart, diversified way to harness the rise of automation without betting on a single company. This fund was also recently recommended by analysts at Betashares.

The post Where to invest $10,000 in ASX ETFs this December appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Abb, Berkshire Hathaway, Shopify, Snowflake, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Broadcom and Fanuc. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Berkshire Hathaway, Shopify, and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.