Forget Nvidia & AMD: Cathie Wood Just Dumped AMD & Moved $200M Into These 4 Under-The-Radar Stocks

Added: 2026-04-28

[00:00:05]Amid the shifting tides of the 2026 semiconductor cycle, Kathy Woods Arc Invest has executed a massive portfolio rotation that is catching the attention of every active investor. Last week, ARK moved aggressively to dump established players, offloading over 215,000 shares of Advanced Micro Devices, a devestment worth approximately $65.8 $8 million.

[00:00:30]This wasn't an isolated exit. The fund also trimmed 113,42 shares of space leader Rocket Lab and liquidated 32,626 shares of Pterodine, signaling a clear pivot away from certain high- growth tech staples. But the real story isn't just what Wood sold. It's the $200 million she just redeployed into four specific companies. The conviction behind these buys is staggering. One massive position involved a $92.5 million bet on a single energy disruptor, while another saw ARK snap up over $280,000 shares of a dominant consumer giant. This move is a classic wood contrarian play. Two of these four stocks are currently down 20% each since the beginning of 2026, and ARK is aggressively buying the dip while others flee. Even more urgent for those watching the calendar, one of these four companies is scheduled to report earnings this week. A high stakes catalyst that could either validate this $100 million plus rotation or deepen the draw down. Today we are breaking down the data, the exact share counts, and the strategic why behind these four massive buys. Is Wood seeing a bottom that the rest of the market is missing?

[00:01:45]Let's dive into the numbers.

[00:01:48]Let's begin with Amazon, ticker AMZN, the retail and cloud giant that has become the cornerstone of this massive portfolio rotation. Arc Invest has been doubling down on Amazon, adding over 280,000 shares to its holdings in just the last few weeks, a move valued at approximately $71.5 million.

[00:02:09]This aggressive accumulation comes at a critical technical juncture. The stock recently signaled a bullish engulfing breakout on the monthly charts, surging over 16.5% year-to- date to hover near its 52- week highs. Investors are now laser focused on this Wednesday, April 29th, as Amazon is set to report its Q1 earnings. This report is a major catalyst, especially with the company projecting a staggering $200 billion capital expenditure ramp for 2026. a bold investment playbook that targets market leadership in AI infrastructure, robotics, and orbital connectivity through project LEO. While the market initially reacted to the high spend with caution, the underlying data reveals a strategic transformation. Amazon is vertically integrating its tech stack through custom silicon like Tranium 3 and Graviton, which are designed to offer up to 40% better price performance than traditional x86 processors. This move into in-house chips is a margin expansion story. By reducing reliance on thirdparty hardware, AWS can potentially lift its EBIT margins by several hundred basis points over the long term.

[00:03:21]Furthermore, the expansion of the Anthropic Partnership, now including a multi-billion dollar commitment to use AWS infrastructure, secures a massive $100 billion revenue backlog over the next decade. Beyond the cloud, the physical flywheel is accelerating.

[00:03:39]Amazon has deployed over 1 million robots across its fulfillment centers. A move analysts suggest could save upwards of $10 billion annually by slashing operational expenses. Moving from the infrastructure of the internet to the king of the living room, Wood has also been loading up on Netflix, identifying what she believes is an unmatched viewership advantage. Following a sharp 12% post earning sell-off earlier this month, a dip Wood famously bought. ARK has reinforced its position, signaling conviction in the platform's long-term resilience. While some investors panicked over the departure of co-founder Reed Hastings, the underlying fundamentals tell a story of total dominance. Netflix kicked off 2026 with 12.25 billion in Q1 revenue, a robust 16.2% year-over-year increase. Even more impressive is the platform's operating margin, which expanded to 32.2%, 2% proving that Netflix can scale its global footprint while simultaneously improving its internal efficiency. The bullish case for Netflix is rooted in its evolving business model, which is successfully pivoting toward high margin revenue streams. Management has projected that advertising revenue will double to $3 billion in 2026, backed by a staggering 70% expansion in its advertiser base. This adup supported tier acts as a critical buffer capturing price sensitive viewers who might otherwise churn. Furthermore, Netflix is aggressively moving into live sports and gaming ensuring it captures prime time viewership that traditional cable continues to lose. Technically, the stock remains in a solid position despite the recent pullback. It has maintained support above its 50-day moving average and its price toearnings multiple has compressed to roughly 28 to 30 times, a significant discount compared to its 5-year historical average. Financially, Netflix is a fortress, generating $5.1 billion in free cash flow in Q1 alone, nearly doubling its performance from the previous year. Next, we pivot from digital entertainment to the front lines of defense with Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, KTOS. a high conviction play that ARK has been accumulating even as the stock sits nearly 23% down year-to date. ARK recently added another 24,614 shares to its position, viewing the current price of approximately $61 as a rare entry point for a company sitting on a record 1.57 billion backlog. This is one of those down 20% stocks mentioned earlier, but the decline appears to be driven by macrolevel riskoff sentiment rather than company fundamentals. Kratos is a primary beneficiary of the US Department of Defense's acceleration toward autonomous attraable systems. Essentially lowcost higherformance drones that can be lost in combat without breaking the bank. The core of the bullish thesis lies in the Valkyrie drone program, a major catalyst that is not yet fully reflected in consensus estimates. Kratos is scaling production from 8 to approximately 40 aircraft per year by 2028, fueled by its sole source position for critical tactical drone opportunities within the US Marine Corps. These systems are essential for modern combat doctrine, specifically for Indo-Pacific deterrence, where long range capabilities are vital. Beyond drones, Kratos is rapidly becoming a powerhouse in hypersonics. Management expects this franchise to double its revenue to $400 million in 2026 and reach $700 million by 2027.

[00:07:20]This growth is underpinned by the upcoming Prometheus solid rocket motor facility set to come online in early 2027 to address critical bottlenecks in the hypersonic industrial base by vertically integrating the production of solid rocket motors. Kratos isn't just lowering its own costs. It is positioning itself to sell hardware to other defense primes, creating an entirely new high margin revenue stream.

[00:07:46]Finally, we look at the fourth stock in this rotation, Door Dash, DSH, which represents Ark's bet on the last mile, last mile of local commerce. Despite the stock being down 19.5% year-to date, Arc Invest has been consistently increasing its stake in the company, taking advantage of a price that sits over 40% below its all-time highs. Despite trading at approximately $176, the underlying data suggests a platform that is rapidly evolving from a simple food delivery app into the essential infrastructure for global local e-commerce. Door Dash recently demonstrated its massive scale by completing 93 million orders in a single quarter, a staggering 32% year-over-year increase, further cemented by its strategic acquisition of Deliveroo. The flywheel effect is the core driver here as Door Dash now commands a dominant 68% market share in the US. This moat is built on unparalleled liquidity across millions of couriers and 56 million monthly active users. While critics point to short-term margin compression from growth investments, the company is aggressively diversifying into grocery and retail, which already sees 30% of its users engaging with non-rest deliveries. Perhaps the most underappreciated catalyst is the high margin advertising business, which recently crossed the $1 billion revenue mark. As brands compete for virtual real estate on the app, this high margin income is dropping straight to the bottom line, helping fuel a breakout year where net income reached $935 million.

[00:09:23]Looking forward, Door Dash is making long-term bets on autonomous delivery to solve its biggest friction point, labor costs. With sidewalk robots like DOT already active in Los Angeles, the transition to automated fleets could structurally lower delivery fees, boosting order frequency while maintaining the company's take rate.