AI Investors Are Racing to Get Insurance on the Biggest Market Bet in History
With trillions of dollars riding on the artificial-intelligence trade, investors, traders and even tech executives are hunting for high-stakes protection.
Investors in artificial intelligence technologies are increasingly seeking insurance to mitigate risks associated with the sector's rapid growth. The surge in AI-related stocks and investments has resulted in a perceived need for downside protection. Various financial instruments, such as put options, credit-default swaps, and over-the-counter derivatives, are being utilized for this purpose.
Put options, which allow investors to sell stock at a predetermined price in the future, have seen a surge in demand, particularly for companies like CoreWeave. Additionally, credit-default spread costs for major AI players like Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle have reached record highs. Quant trading firm Jump Trading has launched a trading desk for computing power, offering over-the-counter derivatives to hedge against potential price drops in AI infrastructure.
These insurance strategies aim to provide a safety net in case of a significant downturn in the AI market.
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