Investment specialist Cathie Wood acquires stocks in two renowned tech behemoths, catching the industry off guard.
Investment Guru Cathie Wood Buys into Disruptive Tech Giants
Cathie Wood, a renowned investor known for her focus on disruptive innovations, made significant investments in November 2021. Among her purchases were shares of Meta Platforms Inc., owned by Mark Zuckerberg, and Amazon.com Inc.
Meta, the sixth-largest position in the Next Generation Internet ETF, is expected to see double-digit revenue and earnings growth this and next fiscal year. The stock is already up 60% year-to-date, and analysts recommend buying it. Wood's purchase of over 6,100 shares of Meta indicates her confidence in the company's future.
Amazon, on the other hand, is present in several of ARK Investment's ETFs, including the Next Generation Internet ETF, the Innovation ETF, the Fintech Innovation ETF, the ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF, and the Autonomous Tech. & Robotics ETF. The e-commerce giant's revenue and earnings are also expected to grow double-digits this and next fiscal year. Wood purchased over 5,800 shares of Amazon.
Wood's investment style is characterized by a focus on disruptive innovations and lesser-known companies. However, in these November transactions, she did not invest in her usual favorite stock, Tesla Inc. The search results do not provide a comprehensive list of new or lesser-known company investments she made immediately following these purchases, but Tesla is the primary documented company she invested in after the Amazon and Meta acquisitions as of August 2025.
The management of the publisher Börsenmedien AG, Mr. Leon Müller, has also entered into direct and indirect positions in Amazon. The company's P/E ratio is currently 31, compared to a 10-year average of 45. Amazon has an upside potential of 18% with an average price target of 231 USD.
In conclusion, Wood's recent purchases of Amazon and Meta indicate her belief in the potential for disruption and innovation in these tech giants. While the specifics of her investments in lesser-known companies are not yet clear, her focus on disruptive sectors like electric vehicles, genomics, fintech, and robotics remains a key aspect of her investment strategy.
Cathie Wood, in her focus on disruptive innovations, also invested in technology companies such as Meta Platforms Inc. and Amazon.com Inc., signifying her belief in their potential for disruption and innovation.
