The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis Can AI Trade Stocks?
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Jul 31, 2025 Can AI actually pick stock winners? The conversation dives deep into the fascinating world of AI trading, showcasing how tools like ChatGPT can outperform traditional investment strategies. A student even tested ChatGPT against the market, achieving an impressive 23% gain. Discover the innovative Comet Portfolio experiment and the challenges AI faces in trading. Plus, explore the potential future where financial advisors shift to AI prompt engineers in a landscape transformed by artificial intelligence.
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Morgan's AI Stock Trading Experiment
- Morgan Linton set up an AI agent on Robinhood with $1,000 to trade stocks autonomously.
- The AI initially faced bugs but created a tech-heavy portfolio including Amazon, NVIDIA, and some crypto.
ChatGPT's Small-Cap Trading Success
- Nathan Smith gave ChatGPT $100 to trade small-cap stocks under $300 million market cap.
- ChatGPT beat the Russell 2000 Index by nearly 24% after focusing on biotech picks.
AI Excels in Biotech Trading Research
- AI trading in biotech requires deep research on drug trials and catalysts, which ChatGPT appears capable of managing.
- This shows AI's growing ability to handle complex, data-heavy market sectors effectively.