The stocks mentioned here are already part of the trillion dollar club, but could rise much higher in the future.
There are plenty of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks you can invest in right now. Technology companies are spending a lot of money on AI technologies in an attempt to take advantage of the latest industry trends. But it can be risky to invest in any AI stocks, as not all of them will prove to be a good buy.
If you have $5,000 to invest in the stock market today, two of the best AI stocks to buy right now without hesitation are: Alphabet (GOOG 2.29%)(GOOGL 2.42%) And Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing (TSM +3.36%). Here’s why they can set you up for the long haul.
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Alphabet
Technology giant Alphabet is one of the most valuable companies in the world, with a market capitalization of approximately $4 trillion. It has tripled in value in five years as the company continues to experience solid growth, with AI giving it a new acceleration of late.
The company has a huge business that offers many opportunities for long-term growth. Between Google Search, YouTube, the Gemini chatbot, and robotaxi company Waymo, there are many ways AI can improve its operations and lead to more growth over the years.
Today’s change
(-2.29%)$-7.31
Current price
$311.32
Key data points
Market capitalization
$3.9T
Day range
$310.16 -$321.04
Range of 52 weeks
$142.66 -$350.15
Volume
1.2 million
Avg. full
24M
Gross margin
59.68%
Dividend yield
0.26%
Meanwhile, the company already has a strong business today. In 2025, it generated $402.8 billion in revenue, with net income totaling $132.2 billion. Its solid fundamentals and varied assets make it a no-brainer AI investment to buy and hold for the long term.
At 30 times trailing earnings, it’s also not a very expensive stock to own, given its fantastic long-term growth potential.
Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing
Chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor is another stock that looks set to benefit significantly from the growth in AI. It is the manufacturer that tech giants turn to when they need to produce advanced AI chips on a large scale. The company’s efficient and low-cost operations put it in an excellent position to dominate the market in the near future.
The company posted great results in January, with profits rising 35% year-over-year in the most recent quarter (which was the last three months of 2025). The company expects growth of around 30% for the current year as its operations remain in excellent condition. Taiwan Semiconductor is also investing heavily in expanding its presence in the US, giving the company even greater growth opportunities in the future.
Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing
Today’s change
(3.36%)$12.18
Current price
$374.09
Key data points
Market capitalization
$1.9 tons
Day range
$368.39 -$379.58
Range of 52 weeks
$134.25 -$379.58
Volume
19M
Avg. full
13M
Gross margin
59.02%
Dividend yield
0.85%
Its market capitalization stands at $1.8 trillion, but with so much growth still to come, it seems inevitable that its value will only increase further in the future. Today, the stock trades at about 33 times earnings.
