Best Performing Artificial Intelligence Stocks of 2021
Updated Apr 16, 2021
Humans have always used machines to ease their own lives. However, machines need suitable instructions as they aren't capable of taking decisions. Artificial Intelligence fills this void, and makes machines and technology intelligent enough to enable them take their own decisions, and carry on the tasks as required. Your driverless automated car that takes you safely to your office, the direct computing and process handling which is now available on cloud solutions, and several other complex processes are being performed on their own, all thanks to the Artificial Intelligence technology. A lot of companies are actively working in this domain, and many have their shared listed on the stock exchanges. This article provides a list of Artificial Intelligence stocks which have generated the highest returns in the year 2021 till date of writing. The list is prepared based on the percentage returns generated by the individual Artificial Intelligence stocks between the end of the previous and Apr 16, 2021, and the top 10 return generating Artificial Intelligence stocks are listed below. Additionally, one can also explore the best performing stocks of other new-age investment themes like the Best Performing Robotics Stocks, Best Performing Blockchain Stocks, Best Performing Gaming Stocks and Best Performing Internet Stocks.
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Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks With Highest Returns
The following list presents stocks of the companies which belong to the broader Artificial Intelligence sector or the stock market index, their corresponding prices as of given date, and the percentage gains realized: 1) 3D Systems Corporation (DDD)
Here's a look at the basic details and how the above mentioned stocks fared during the period:
3D
3D Systems Corporation, incorporated on May 14, 1993, is a holding company. The Company provides three-dimensional (3D) printing solutions, including 3D printers, print materials, software, on demand manufacturing services and ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of 3D. The South Carolina, SC-based Technology sector company 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) holds the number one spot among the best performing stocks of the Artificial Intelligence sector. Classified as the Computer Software-Prepackaged Software business, the stock price of 3D ended the previous year at a price of $10.48 per share while it reached the level of $21.33 apiece as of Apr 16, 2021 translating to a percentage change in stock price of 103.53%. As of writing, the company's market-cap value stands at $2.66 billion. Few leading stock market index includes 3D in their constituent list. They include Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and a few other larger indexes which are part of the stock market.
Coherent
Coherent, Inc., incorporated on January 11, 1989, is a photonics manufacturer. The Company is engaged in designing, manufacturing, servicing and marketing of lasers and related accessories for a range of ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Coherent. Based on the market-cap change from $3.67 billion to $6.56 billion during the given months of the year 2021 and the share price change from $150.02 per share to a price of $268.04 per share as of Apr 16, 2021, Coherent, Inc. (COHR) was successful in generating YTD returns of 78.67 percentage. Standing at the number two rank in the top performing list of Artificial Intelligence stocks, the California, CA-based Coherent is categorized as the Biotech-Laboratory Analytical Instruments sub-sector business which falls under the larger Capital Goods sector. It is also a part of few famous stock indexes that are used to track the overall performance of the stock market. They include Wilshire 5000 index, and a few more broader-level indexes that are actively tracked in the market.
MicroStrategy
MicroStrategy Incorporated, incorporated on November 17, 1989, is a provider of enterprise software platforms around the world. The Company is engaged in the design, development, marketing and sales of its ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of MicroStrategy. During the given months of the year 2021, MicroStrategy Incorporated (MSTR) was successful in generating YTD returns of 78.51 percentage which helped it gain the number three spot in the list of the top performing stocks which generated maximum returns during year 2021 till date. As of December of the previous year, the stock of the Virginia, VA-based MicroStrategy closed at a price of $388.55 per share, while it traded at a price of $693.62 per share as of Apr 16, 2021. The company's market cap changed from $3.6 billion to $6.65 billion during the same period YTD. It ranks as a key constituent of major indexes that include Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
The company is classified under the Technology industry sector and further specialized as a Computer Software-Prepackaged Software sector business.
Teradata
Teradata Corporation, incorporated on March 27, 2007, is a provider of analytic data platforms, analytic applications and related services. The Companys segments include Americas region (North America and Latin America) ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Teradata. Rank number four in the coveted list is held by Teradata Corp. (TDC) for being among the top performing stocks of 2021. Headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio, the Technology sector company is categorized under the industrial sub-sector of Computer Manufacturing. Since the start of the year 2021, stock of Teradata has so far gained 76.19 percentage, based on the previous year's closing price of $22.47 per share and year-to-date price of $39.59 per share. During the same period, the market capitalization of the company changed from $2.46 billion to $4.34 billion. The stock of Teradata continues to be a major constituent of many leading stock indexes which include Wilshire 5000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Ultra Clean
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc., incorporated on October 28, 2002, is engaged in the design, engineering and manufacture of production tools, modules and subsystems the semiconductor capital equipment industry. The Companys ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Ultra Clean. At number five in the list of top stocks stands Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT), which saw a change in its stock price from the level of $31.15 apiece during previous year December end to the price of $53.73 per share as of Apr 16, 2021. It translates to a change of 72.49 percentage. The California, CA-headquartered Technology sector company also saw its market value change from $1.26 billion to $2.35 billion. The Semiconductors specialist also managed to outperform some of the major stock market indexes of which it is a part of. They include the Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and a handful of other multi-capitalization indexes.
Talend
Talend SA is a provider of open source integration solutions for data-oriented companies and integration platform under Apache Spark. The Companys platform enables users to connect data and applications on-premise ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Talend. The France-headquartered company Talend S.A. (TLND) is ranked number six among the best performing stocks of Artificial Intelligence of 2021. The Technology sector business falls under the Computer Software-Prepackaged Software industrial sub-sector. Since the start of the year 2021, the stock price of Talend has changed by 66.82 percent, which is calculated based on the previous year's closing price of $38.34 per share and year-to-date closing price of $63.96 per share as of writing. The market value of the company as indicated by its market-cap changed from $1.22 billion to $2.07 billion during the same period. Along with Artificial Intelligence, the company is also in the business of Technology, Computer Software-Prepackaged Software, Infrastructure Software, Software, among other usual products and services.
Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (Applied), incorporated on March 18, 1987, provides manufacturing equipment, services and software to the global semiconductor, display and related industries. The Companys segments are Semiconductor Systems; Applied ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Applied Materials. The Santa Clara, California-based Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) belongs to the Technology sector and is categorized as a Semiconductors company. The stock of Applied Materials ended the previous year at a price of $86.3 per share. As of Apr 16, 2021, the stock price has reached $133.73 apiece, which indicates a change of 54.96 percent making the company rank among the top performing stocks of the Artificial Intelligence for the year 2021 till date. At the end of the last year, company's market capitalization stood at $78.91 billion. It has now changed to $122.72 billion as of writing. Applied Materials continues to be a leading constituent of many major stock market indexes like Wilshire 5000 index, NASDAQ 100 index, S&P 500 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Alcoa
Alcoa Corporation produces and sells bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products in the United States, Spain, Australia, Brazil, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through Bauxite, Alumina, and Alumi ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Alcoa. Alcoa Corporation (AA) has moved by 54.58 percentage over the given period of 2021-YTD, helping it gain a place at number eight among the top performing stocks. The Capital Goods sector company managed to achieve the feat as its stock price changed from $23.05 apiece to the price of $35.63 per share between the end of December of the previous year and Apr 16, 2021. The smart run of the Pittsburgh, PA-based Metal Fabrications sector company lead to a handsome gain in its marketcap which changed from $4.29 billion to $6.64 billion over the same duration. Alcoa is a key member of many popular stock market indexes. They include Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Brooks Automation
Brooks Automation, Inc., incorporated on November 14, 1994, is a provider of automation and cryogenic solutions for various applications and markets. The Company operates through two segments: Brooks Semiconductor Solutions ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Brooks Automation. The number nine spot in the list of top performing stocks of the Artificial Intelligence sector is taken by Brooks Automation, Inc. (BRKS). The company's stock price changed from $67.85 per share at the end of December of the previous year to the price of $102.33 per share as of writing. Overall, the stock managed to realized price change of 50.82 percent during the given time period. The corresponding change in the market capitalization value of the Massachusetts, MA-based Technology sector company was from $5.04 billion to $7.6 billion. Being ranked in the top 10 best performing stocks of the Artificial Intelligence sector, the company also succeeded in outperforming the returns generated by some of the popular stock market indexes. They include the Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and a handful of other multi-capitalization indexes.
Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), incorporated on November 10, 1987, is a mining company. The Company operates through geographical assets with proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum, and traded ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Freeport-McMoRan. Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) generated percentage returns of 46.58 percent during the 2021 year-to-date. Its returns are based on the share price which moved from $26.02 per share from the previous year-end to the price of $38.14 per share as of Apr 16, 2021. The company's value, as indicated by the market-cap figure, changed from $37.8 billion to $55.68 billion during the same period. The company is categorized as a Basic Industries speciality business with further classification in the Precious Metals sub-category. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the YTD performance of the Artificial Intelligence sector also fared better than that of the returns generated by some of the closley tracked stock market indexes. The company is a part of Wilshire 5000 index, S&P 500 index, and a few other wider multi-cap stock market indexes.This page is updated every week/month. Bookmark this site to track the best performing stocks regularly.