Artificial intelligence (AI) was one of the driving themes in the market in 2024, powering a number of stocks to new highs. While there remains a lot of hype, AI is looking less like a fad and more like a huge technological shift.

Rather than focusing on quarterly earnings beats or temporary market sentiment, my investment strategy centers on identifying companies that can compound value over many years or even decades. While many view the current AI boom skeptically,

S&P 500 index notching a 23% gain. The broader market rose by over 53% over the last two years. A big reason for this incredible gain is artificial intelligence (AI). However, many AI stocks now trade at tall valuations because investors only see an expanding market for AI and expect AI companies to