"It's the classic deserted desert island scenario: I have to pick just one stock that I would buy today and then hold forever. I can't move the goalposts by picking an exchange-traded fund (ETF) and I'm not planning to build a portfolio around this name. It's just one stock, and it will be my only investment for all time. All alone."
"If I can't diversify my single-stock holding with an ETF, I'll go with a leader across many different industries instead. Amazon fits the bill to perfection: With $137 billion of second-quarter sales, Amazon is a world-leading e-commerce titan. The Amazon Web Services (AWS) division didn't exactly invent cloud computing, but it was an early provider in that field and remains a top name today."
"In the second quarter of 2025, AWS sales landed at $30.9 billion. Within the AWS envelope, you'll find Amazon in several distinct positions of leadership. AWS is a top choice for artificial intelligence (AI) services, both on the systems training and real-time AI operations sides. Amazon's digital advertising platform proved its worth on September 10 when it won the Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) ad-selling contract in 11 key markets."
Amazon functions as multiple companies in one, spanning e-commerce, cloud computing, digital advertising, AI services, and logistics. E-commerce generated $137 billion in second-quarter sales. AWS remains a top cloud provider, posting $30.9 billion in second-quarter 2025 sales and supplying AI training and real-time operational services. The advertising business secured high-profile deals such as the Netflix ad-selling contract in key markets. Amazon leverages its shipping infrastructure for its own fulfillment and resells logistics services to other businesses. AWS profits enable reinvestment across divisions. No single stock is without risk, but Amazon's multi-industry dominance narrows the need for diversification.
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