Imagine owning 5% of Nvidia but selling it all 5 years ago – tech investor rues over US$150bil slipping through his fingers as ‘fish that got away’

Son speaks during the company's annual general meeting in Tokyo, Japan, on June 20, 2024. Son declared he’s ready to swing for the fences when he makes his next big tech bet, suggesting the Japanese conglomerate is on the cusp of making a major investment in AI. — Bloomberg

If you rue missing out on the monster rally in Nvidia shares, know that you’re in good company. Even the savviest of tech investors can get it all wrong.

Masayoshi Son, founder of the legendary Softbank Vision Fund, missed out on his biggest deal ever even though it was directly within his grasp.