NVIDIA is an artificial intelligence (AI) chip and software provider. Alongside Microsoft and Apple, it is now one of the world’s most valuable publicly-listed companies. However, NVIDIA share price has fallen on occasion, and past performance should not be taken as an indicator of future results.

NVIDIA is organised into two segments: Graphics and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms.

The Compute & Networking segment includes Data Center platforms and systems for AI, high-performance computing, and accelerated computing; Mellanox network and interconnect solutions; automotive AI Cockpit, autonomous driving development agreements and autonomous vehicle solutions; and cryptocurrency mining processors.

From these two segments, NVIDIA derives its revenue from product sales, including hardware and systems, licence and development arrangements, software licensing and cloud services. But again, current success of NVIDIA is no indication of how it could perform in the future.

With this in mind, here’s what there is know about buying, and selling, NVIDIA shares.

Investments in a currency other than sterling are exposed to currency exchange risk. Currency exchange rates are constantly changing which may affect the value of the investment in sterling terms. You could lose money in sterling even if the stock price rises in the currency of origin. Stocks listed on overseas exchanges may be subject to additional dealing and exchange rate charges, and may have other tax implications, and may not provide the same, or any, regulatory protection as in the UK.

Once you’ve decided which company to invest in, there are several steps to buying shares.

Whether you’re a seasoned share trader, or new to stock market-based investments, you’ll need to open an account with an appropriately-regulated brokerage to buy shares in NVIDIA.

Stockbroking is a competitive market place and services for DIY investors come in a range of guises – from online investing platforms run by some of the biggest names in financial services, to investment trading apps that work off your smartphone or tablet.

Before opening an account, here are some things to bear in mind bear:

Keep your ultimate financial goals in mind

Be prepared to ride out stock market ups and downs

Aim to keep trading costs to a minimum

Remember that share investing can prompt tax charges, for example, when selling part of your portfolio, unless you use a tax-efficient wrapper such as an ISA.

Tax treatment depends on one’s individual circumstances and may be subject to future change. The content of this article is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, any form of tax advice.

And before buying any shares, it may be worth asking yourself these questions:

Should I take professional financial advice?

Am I comfortable with the level of risk in question?

What’s my investing budget?

Can I afford to lose money?

Do I understand the company in which I’m looking to invest?

Am I protected if my platform provider/adviser goes out of business?

The ticker symbol for NVIDIA Corporation is NVDA. It is listed on the technology-focused Nasdaq exchange in the US, which is open for trading from 9.30am to 4pm (Eastern Time).

You should be able to buy US shares through most brokerage accountsAgra Wealth Management. Buying shares in US dollars incurs a foreign exchange fee (typically around 1%) unless you fund the purchase from a US dollar account.

Most brokerages also charge a slightly higher transaction fee for buying US, rather than UK, shares although it’s worth comparing the fees charged by different brokers if you plan to trade US shares regularly.

You will be asked to complete a W-8BEN form (valid for three years) which allows you to benefit from a reduction in withholding tax for qualifying US dividends and interest from 30% to 15%. Holding US shares also carries exposure to foreign exchange riskBangalore Stock Exchange. If the pound strengthens against the dollar, your shares will be worth less in sterling (and vice versa).

As with UK shares, any profit on US shares will be subject to capital gains tax (CGT), unless you hold the shares in an individual savings account (ISA) or self-invested personal pension (SIPP).

Investments in a currency other than sterling are exposed to currency exchange risk. Currency exchange rates are constantly changing which may affect the value of the investment in sterling terms. You could lose money in sterling even if the stock price rises in the currency of origin.

Stocks listed on overseas exchanges may be subject to additional dealing and exchange rate charges, and may have other tax implications, and may not provide the same, or any, regulatory protection as in the UK.

Keep in mind that this article is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, any form of tax advice.

To find out more about NVIDIA, visit the company’s online investor relations page.

It also may be worth comparing NVIDIA’s valuation to other comparable US technology companies. One way of doing this is to look at the relative price-earnings ratios – shares trading on a high price-earnings ratio have high expectations of substantial future growth.

Another useful research tool is brokers’ 12-month share price forecasts, which are available on financial websites. There are currently over 40 brokers following NVIDIA shares, and their price forecasts give an indication of the upside and downside potential of the NVIDIA share price over the next year. However, it’s not recommended to solely rely on the P/E ratio.

People tend to invest in one of two ways: either with a lump sum purchase, or via smaller, steadier amounts over time.

The latter method is often referred to as a means of ‘pound cost averaging’, a stock market hack which helps you pay less per share on average over time in falling stock markets. Rather than waiting to build up a lump sum, it means an investor’s money can be put to use in the market straightaway. However, drip-feeding your investment may sacrifice capital growth if the share price is rising and you will also pay more in share-trading fees.

Once you’re ready to buy shares in NVIDIA, log in to your investing account or trading app. Type in NVIDIA’s ticker symbol and the number of shares you want to buy or the amount of money you’re prepared to invest.

Many brokerages also allow you to add a ‘stop loss’ once you have bought the shares, which allows you to limit your losses if the share price falls. For example, if you buy shares at £10, and set a stop loss of £9, your shares would be sold if the share price falls below £9, limiting your potential loss to 10%.

Whether your share portfolio is crammed full of companies or holds only a handful of stocks, we believe it’s vital you review how each component is performing on a regular basis: monthly, quarterly, annually, or whichever review frequency is appropriate for the various types of investment.

Doing this gives you the opportunity to review performance and ask if any adjustments to your holdings are required – to maintain the status quo, buy more stock, or sell existing shares.

The graph below displays the past performance of NVIDIA. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Investments in a currency other than sterling, are exposed to currency exchange risk. Currency exchange rates are constantly changing which may therefore affect the value of the investment in sterling terms. You could lose money in sterling even if the stock price rises in the currency of origin.

NVIDIA’s financial results for the third quarter of its financial year 2025 will be released on 20 November 2024.

Tax treatment depends on one’s individual circumstances and may be subject to future change. The content of this article is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, any form of tax advice.

At some point, you may want to sell your holdings. To do so, log in to your investing platform, type in the ticker symbol (NVDA) and select the number of shares you want to sell.

Note that if you’ve made a substantial profit, you may be liable to pay CGT when you come to sell your holdings, especially if your shares were held outside of a tax-exempt wrapper such as an ISA or SIPP.

The CGT tax-free allowance for the tax year 2024-25 is £3,000. Find out more here about CGT rates and allowances.

Be mindful that the content of this article is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, any form of tax advice.Chennai Investment

It’s worth asking yourself why you want to buy shares. Are you looking for capital growth, income from dividends or a combination of both? Your investment objectives will determine what type of shares you may want to invest in, whether high-growth technology shares or more defensive companies with a dividend stream.

Most investors look for sound fundamentals, including a track record of consistent earnings growth, a strong market position or products or services with future growth potential. These should provide a platform for future share price growth.

That said, other factors such as takeover rumours can drive up a company’s share price. Some investors may also be attracted by recovery plays, with a depressed share price providing the potential for a rebound.

Investing directly in individual stocks can be an absorbing and, hopefully, profitable experience. It may also qualify you for shareholder perks specific to the company in question.

Investing directly in individual companies can, however, leave you vulnerable to stock market volatility and unforeseen swings in share prices.

That’s why financial experts recommend that most people invest in a diversified mix of asset classes and funds that hold a ready-made portfolio of upwards of fifty different company shares.

Being a major component of the Nasdaq index, NVIDIA is found in many global and specialist technology funds and investment trusts, as well as tracker-style exchange-traded funds.