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I would lean towards Buffett’s Alphabet bet, rather than blindly following the broader institutional semiconductor trade.

Berkshire becoming a net equity buyer after 14 straight quarters of selling is significant, with roughly $10bn going into Alphabet. Alphabet gives exposure to AI through cloud, models and advertising monetisation without relying solely on ever-rising infrastructure spending.

The Nvidia ecosystem is compelling too. Citi’s increased Micron and AMD positions suggest institutions still see upside across the semiconductor chain. But that trade carries greater cyclicality and raises the question of whether AI capex is creating genuinely independent demand or increasingly circular investment.

My choice: Alphabet for risk-adjusted upside; semiconductors for higher-beta exposure. I would follow the institutions selectively, not simply copy their 13Fs.

Q2 13F Disclosures: What Is 'Smart Money' Actually Buying?

13F season, last window. Berkshire disclosed nearly $20bn of net equity purchases in Q2 — ending 14 straight quarters of net selling — roughly $10bn of it Alphabet; the full list lands by week's end. Nvidia's own filing is the other one to watch, given the circular-trading argument. Citi's book crossed $300bn with semiconductor additions including Micron and AMD. Alphabet −0.18% Wednesday, Nvidia +3.03%. Would you follow the institutional playbook — and which side, Buffett's Alphabet bet or Nvidia's supply chain wager?

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