Let’s face it, you’ve read and listened to every bit of hype possible on NVIDIA (NVDA) and the Metaverse. It was the golden child, the unicorn everyone holds up as the example when discussing why virtual worlds are the future, the present. What if I told you that the real treasure, the real gold mines, are located under the radar? What if all this excitement about NVIDIA is making you overlook much better winning prospects.

More Than Just Graphics Cards?

NVIDIA makes fantastic graphics cards, no doubt. The Metaverse actually requires more than unadulterated processing strength. It’s not just experience, but connectivity and the hidden infrastructure that keeps everything moving. Do we honestly believe that one company will be able to dominate all facets of this new frontier? Even one as allegedly invincible as NVIDIA?

I see a graphic novel unfolding. NVIDIA is the brawny superhero, showing off its technological muscles. Behind the curtain emerge the true visionaries, the masterminds, the real game-changers of this virtual universe. These are the players making the real Metaverse experiences, bridging users, and generating economic opportunities beyond the headsets.

Forget The Hype, Find The Value

MarketBeat’s stock screener lets you look beyond the usual suspects and recently pointed out this trio of Metaverse players. Just because NVIDIA had the highest dollar trading volume doesn’t mean it was the best investment. High volume often equates to high hype.

Different story under the hood Everyone’s jumping on the bandwagon with NVIDIA, pushing the price up. What of the companies working behind-the-scenes to actually create the Metaverse infrastructure? What about the artists and developers making these immersive experiences? Winners take the form of exponential growth stocks.

These aren't just names on a list. They are the building blocks of the Metaverse, and they're trading at valuations that, in my opinion, are far more attractive than NVIDIA's inflated price.

  • Globant (GLOB): This company is engineering digital transformations for major players across industries. They are building the experiences that will populate the metaverse. Forget selling shovels in the gold rush; Globant is building the cities.
  • SK Telecom (SKM): A South Korean telecom giant investing heavily in Metaverse platforms and connectivity. They're laying the groundwork for mass adoption. Are you betting on the hardware, or the network that connects everyone?
  • Everbright Digital (EDHL): Focusing on digital advertising and marketing within the metaverse. They're figuring out how to monetize this new world.
  • PowerUp Acquisition (PWUP): This is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) which is planning to merge with Virtual Interactive Technologies. The combined entity will then focus on the development of its own metaverse platform, HIVE.
  • Xiao-I (AIXI): Specializing in AI-powered solutions that enhance the metaverse experience.

MarketBeat tracks top-rated analysts. And here's the kicker: they're recommending stocks other than NVIDIA. That should raise an eyebrow, shouldn't it?

Analysts Are Whispering Something Else

It’s analogous to listening to the faintest of whispers at times amidst a packed room. The smart money is already moving there but you don’t hear that in the mainstream which is too busy screaming about NVIDIA. Why? Because they see the bigger picture. And perhaps deep down they know that the Metaverse truly is a mixed, multi-part ecosystem and that NVIDIA is indeed not the whole show.

Furthermore, the idea that the real money is in the companies NVIDIA invests in, rather than NVIDIA itself, is a paradigm shift. You’re gambling on the venture capitalist you think will put money behind the winning startups. This strategy is a lot more intelligent than artificially trying to pick the individual winners yourself.

Look, I’m not trying to throw shade on NVIDIA—they’re a fine company. They're a powerhouse. Yet despite this, the Metaverse is a revolution, not a coronation. And revolutions are seldom won by the preferred shot.

Don't Be Fooled By The Hype

Don't let the hype cloud your judgment. Do your own research. Look beyond the headlines. Join us as we shine a spotlight on those hidden gems who are laying the foundation of the Metaverse from the ground up. You may be shocked by what you discover.

The implications of these answers could very well steer you toward a portfolio that’s way better than just following the NVIDIA rabbit hole.

Isn't that the point of investing? To discover the surprising chances, the new openings that no one else can see — that no one else is seeing?

  • What are the real needs of the Metaverse?
  • Who is actually solving those problems?
  • Where is the untapped potential?

The Metaverse is a vast, uncharted territory. It's time to explore.

And isn't that the point of investing? To find the unexpected opportunities, the ones that everyone else is missing?

The Metaverse is a vast, uncharted territory. It's time to explore.