228: Best Of: Technology and AI Investing Trends - A Stock Picker's Take

Continuing the summer series, The Bid brings back some of the best episodes from the last year. Stevie's pick is a deep dive into the technology and AI investing trends coming out of Silicon Valley featuring Tony Kim, BlackRock portfolio manager and technology investing expert.AI is experiencing a transformative moment, powering the phenomenal run in public markets, but the investment opportunities certainly transcend that small group of names. So where are the most compelling opportunities and how can AI investment not only build wealth, but contribute to a more efficient future?Tony Kim, portfolio manager from BlackRock's Fundamental Equities team, joins Oscar to explore the evolving conversation around technology and AI investing among industry leaders, rebut AI skepticism and examine the investment potential of quantum computing.Sources: Google Investor call, July 2024 per Sundar Pichai.Original episode aired September 13th 2024Key moments in this episode:00:00 Introduction to The Bid's summer series Part Two and Stevie's Favourite Episode: Tech and AI Investing Trends02:15 Tony Kim on the Evolution of AI in Tech03:50 AI's Impact on Various Industries05:16 Investment Opportunities in AI08:07 The Future of AI and Quantum Computing21:20 Historical Perspectives and Future Insights22:44 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes🔗 Learn More About BlackRock: https://1blk.co/41uwhDS 🔗 Watch and Subscribe to The Bid on YouTube: https://1blk.co/48iHOs4 🔗 Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://1blk.co/3v09q6Q 🔗 Follow Us on Twitter (or X): https://1blk.co/3NuiIOW AI, Tech investing, Investing in tech, tech opportunities, silicon valleyThis content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or a solicitation. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener. Reference to the names of each company mentioned in this communication is merely for explaining the investment strategy and should not be construed as investment advice or investment recommendation of those companies. In the UK and Non-European Economic Area countries, this is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. In the European Economic Area, this is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. For full disclosures go to Blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/bid-disclosuresSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.