<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div>Nvidia NVDA, Wall Street’s AI poster child and heart of the generative tech revolution, may have just experienced a voltage dip. The company’s largest growth driver, its data center revenue, is reportedly heading for a $9.8 billion-sized pothole should capital spending grind to a halt and Chinese demand continue to flatline, according to a new note from Piper Sandler.Analyst Harsh Kumar cautioned that, worst case, around 6.45% of Nvidia’s data center revenue might be in jeopardy, exposed to capex cuts across data center end markets. If that materializes, he expects the share price to drop to $76.25, assuming a 25x multiple. That’s a far cry from the company’s reaffirmed $150 price target.So, what’s an ETF investor to do when their artificially intelligent knight starts showing signs of rust? Here’s a glance at the funds that might mitigate the pain, or grab the opportunity.Also Read: Chipwrecked: Nvidia’s Export Ban Triggers ETF Meltdown (And One Big Winner)<ol> <li>Nvidia Sneezes, They Catch A Cold</li> </ol>VanEck Semiconductor ETF SMH – With more than 20% of its positions in NVDA, SMH is essentially a fan club. Wonderful during an AI bubble; dangerous when storms brew.iShares Semiconductor ETF SOXX – Likewise Nvidia-heavy at about 8–10% exposure, it’s a diversified play but still has significant downside risk if the GPU king falls.Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 1.5X Shares NVDU – For those who prefer their risk leveraged and their stomachs iron-clad.The bottom line is that these are high-octane plays—gorgeous on the way up, but can’t wait for a seatbelt on the way down.<ol> <li>The Gentle Gliders</li> </ol>ROBO Global Robotics and Automation ETF ROBO – Holds Nvidia, sure, but also a global buffet of robotics, automation, and industrial AI plays.Global X Robotics &amp; Artificial Intelligence ETF BOTZ – Nvidia’s in there, but BOTZ offers more geographic diversification.WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund WTAI – A thematic newcomer that bets on AI's long-term arc without going all-in on Nvidia.<ol> <li>Safety First: Dividend &amp; Low-Volatility Tech Funds</li> </ol>First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund TDIV – Taps income-tech with light exposure to Nvidia.Invesco S&amp;P 500 Low Volatility ETF SPLV – Not tech-narrow, but defensive sanctuary should markets turn down.Invesco QQQ ETF QQQ – Still owns Nvidia, but watered down by a who’s-who of mega-cap tech; more of a tech index security blanket.<ol> <li>The Contrarians: Betting on a Burnout</li> </ol>Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares SOXS – Triple-leveraged short exposure to semis. Not for the faint of heart or long-term holders.AXS Short Innovation Daily ETF SARK – Playing against the ARK Innovation ETF ARKK, which typically reflects sentiment across names such as Nvidia, Tesla TSLA, etc.Caveat emptor: These aren’t hedges; they’re tactical nukes. It’s wise to assess your risk appetite before investing.Also Read: Nvidia, Broadcom Lead Fund Manager Buys Even As Semiconductor Sector Cools: AnalystsThe Bigger PicturePiper Sandler issued a cautionary note, but they remain bullish on Nvidia in the long run, reiterating its Overweight rating. The firm is still the unchallenged leader in AI infrastructure, with increasing sales of its Blackwell AI supercomputers and a strong lead in GPU-based AI acceleration.However, future Q1 earnings and trade headwinds, particularly new U.S. export controls on AI chips, may test investors’ conviction.Nvidia will report Q1 in late May, with the Street looking for EPS of $0.89 (a 45% YoY increase) and revenue of $43 billion (a 65% gain), according to Forbes. If these figures hold or even beat to the upside, current pessimism could prove short-lived.Final ByteFor ETF investors, the Nvidia wobble is not a cause for alarm. It’s a reminder to examine exposure, diversify carefully and perhaps have a few hedges up one’s sleeve. As with everything AI, the future is rosy but perhaps best seen through a slightly risk-adjusted pair of glasses.<ul> <li>Exclusive: Expert Explains How This Gold ETF Lets You Physically Hold Your Wealth And Why Investors Are Quietly Rushing In</li> </ul>Photo: Shutterstock</div></div></div>

Nvidia will release its first quarter report for fiscal year 2026 ending April 27, 2025. 

According to analysts surveyed by FactSet, Nvidia's first-quarter revenue is expected to increase 66% year-on-year to $43.3 billion; adjusted earnings per share will increase 44% year-on-year to $0.88. The growth rate of revenue and profits has slowed significantly compared with the same period last year. In the same period last year, Nvidia's revenue increased by 262% year-on-year, and its adjusted earnings per share increased by 461% year-on-year.

Nvidia will release its first quarter report for fiscal year 2026 ending April 27, 2025. According to analysts surveyed by FactSet, Nvidia's first-quarter revenue is expected to increase 66% year-on-year to $43.3 billion; adjusted earnings per share will increase 44% year-on-year to $0.88. The growth rate of revenue and profits has slowed significantly compared with the same period last year. In the same period last year, Nvidia's revenue increased by 262% year-on-year, and its adjusted earnings per share increased by 461% year-on-year.

NVIDIA Financial Results for Q4 Fiscal 2025

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Nvidia faces potential challenges as its data center revenue could drop by $9.8 billion due to capital spending cuts and stagnant Chinese demand, according to Piper Sandler. Analyst Harsh Kumar warns that this could lead to a share price decline to $76.25, far below the $150 target. ETF investors are advised to assess their exposure, with options ranging from high-risk leveraged funds to more diversified and defensive ETFs. Despite current concerns, Piper Sandler maintains a long-term bullish outlook on Nvidia, emphasizing its leadership in AI infrastructure.

- Nvidia's data center revenue faces potential decline, with a $9.8 billion risk if capital spending halts and Chinese demand stagnates.  
- Analysts predict a possible share price drop to $76.25, contrasting with the company's $150 price target, while ETF investors are advised to assess their exposure and diversify.  
- Despite caution from Piper Sandler, the firm maintains a bullish long-term outlook on Nvidia, anticipating strong Q1 earnings amid ongoing challenges in the semiconductor sector.

Alarm Bells For Nvidia As $9.8 Billion Blow Threatens A Crash: ETFs With Most Risk Or Opportunity