Culper Research says they are short Nvidia (NVDA)

Culper Research’s decision to short Nvidia highlights significant concerns regarding the company's exposure to China, which they see as a critical risk despite the broader positive outlook on AI.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 13 May 2026, 18:24 UTCOn the live feed at 18:04 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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We are short Nvidia. We recognize the stakes. Nvidia holds the single largest market capitalization on the planet, while CEO Jensen Huang has been celebrated as a generationally talented operator. We share the consensus view that AI – for better or worse – will continue to transform society. This is not a bet against AI. We are short Nvidia for one reason: the Company has a significant China problem.

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This move could signal to the market a growing scepticism about Nvidia's sustained dominance, particularly given its high market capitalization and the ongoing geopolitical tensions that could impact revenue streams. Traders should consider how this sentiment might influence Nvidia's stock trajectory and sector performance, especially in relation to broader tech indices.

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