Intel Soars 220% as GOP Portfolios Hit 7.72% Stake
INTC•Republican lawmakers boosted Intel weighting to 7.72% from about 3% in months, driving GOP ETF gains over 20% in 2026 as Intel shares surged 220% this year. Nvidia allocated 71.6% of its portfolio to Intel and CoreWeave, noting Intel’s 500% 12-month rally and 151.5x forward earnings valuation.
1. GOP Portfolio Shift to Intel
Republican lawmakers’ portfolios have increased Intel weighting to 7.72% of total holdings from roughly 3% a few months ago, marking the chipmaker’s first entry into their top ten. This shift, bolstered by a US government 10% stake and over $50 million in presidential trades, has helped a GOP ETF outperform with over 20% returns in 2026 as Intel shares rallied 220%.
2. Nvidia’s AI Investment Allocation
Nvidia’s portfolio strategy allocates 71.6% to two AI-related stocks, Intel and CoreWeave. Intel’s stock has surged 500% in the past 12 months and trades at 151.5x forward earnings, while CoreWeave’s data-center operations grew revenue 111.6% year-over-year but faces profitability challenges, 67% customer concentration with Microsoft, and execution risks despite a $99.4 billion backlog.
