Some companies are cyclical, having a few good years and then a few bad years. Companies such as automakers or durable goods like appliances tend to fare well when the economy is, for instance.
Other companies can play to longer-term trends. That’s particularly the case for tech companies, and why they’re such valuable firms to begin with today. The rise of AI also means an increase in their growth potential in the years ahead.
That means investors should continue to buy shares of AI-related companies when they dip. That’s particularly the case for big players that may hit a few speed bumps along AI’s rollout.
One such play right now is Oracle (ORCL). The database and software giant missed on its most recent earnings report, with both revenues and overall profits missing expectations.
However, Oracle continues to develop database systems for the AI age, and continues to pivot its business towards recurring revenues.
Action to take: Investors may like shares following the post-earnings selloff, as that takes shares off of overbought levels and their all-time high. Oracle likely has more upside in the years ahead as part of the backbone of the AI rollout.
Oracle also pays a 0.8% dividend at current prices.
For traders, the March 2025 $200 calls, last trading for about $4.55, could see mid-double-digit returns or better from a trend higher in the months ahead.
Disclosure: The author of this article has no position in the company mentioned here, but may trade after the next 72 hours. The author receives no compensation from any company mentioned in this article.