AI investors are holding onto their shares despite a surge in oil prices and rising VIX, with many retail traders ignoring warnings that China’s actions could cripple the global chip supply. NVIDIA, Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Palantir make up 24.61% of the QQQ index and have seen significant revenue growth, but some investors are questioning whether these numbers justify their prices. The VIX has spiked to 23.57, with many calling it “Black Swan Territory,” while oil prices have surged 10.3% in just one month. Despite concerns over China’s actions on Taiwan, retail sentiment remains bullish for AI companies, and insiders are net selling Palantir despite the stock’s 82% one-year gain.
Source: https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/03/05/war-risk-is-real-and-qqq-investors-simply-do-not-care