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Is It Too Late to Buy Nvidia? Why Calm Markets May Still Reward Buying Great Businesses

April 20, 2026 — 01:25 pm EDT

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Recent market pullbacks have lacked the usual panic, even as investors debate crowding into mega-cap winners. See how one analyst's new stake in Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) illustrates the trade-off between valuation risk and quality. Watch the video below to learn more.

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Dan Caplinger has positions in Nvidia. John Bromels has positions in Nvidia. Rick Munarriz has positions in Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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