It's not too late to benefit from the growth of AI.
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have outperformed the stock market by a wide margin this year. The Morningstar Global Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Index , which provides exposure to about 50 top AI companies, is up 37% in 2025 (as of Sept. 19). The S&P 500 index has increased by 13% over that same time frame.
Because of how much growth there has already been in the AI sector, most of these stocks aren't cheap. But that doesn't mean you're out of luck with investment opportunities. The global AI market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 29% through 2032, according to research by Fortune Business Insights.
So, which companies are best positioned to capitalize on that growth? Here is a pair of AI stock