By Annika Masrani
Publication Date: 2025-11-26 18:30:00
Nvidia stock (NVDA) has been rattled by a wave of fear-driven selling, but CNBC’s Jim Cramer says investors are misreading both the moment and the company. On Tuesday’s Mad Money, Cramer pushed back against the rush to dump Nvidia and other AI names, telling viewers that the current slump says more about investor psychology than it does about the chip maker’s long-term prospects.
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“You either believe in artificial intelligence or you should just stay away,” Cramer said. This line set the tone for the segment, which called the recent volatility a stress test for conviction, and not a sign that Nvidia’s leadership in AI hardware is fading. Shares have been under pressure as investors digest reports that Alphabet (GOOGL) and Meta (META) are exploring alternative AI chips, including designs built with Broadcom. These headlines followed a strong Nvidia earnings report that nevertheless sent the stock tumbling into the mid-$180s.
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Cramer argued that too many investors approach markets like a “zero-sum fear game,” buying only after rallies and selling on any weakness. In his view, that behavior has cost people some of the biggest gains of the past decade. He pointed to the Magnificent Seven as proof that patience, not panic, is the trait that separates winners from spectators.
He added a personal admission meant to reinforce the point. Selling Alphabet too…