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Magnificent 7 - "The glorious seven shares" - Everything you need to know

The term "Magnificent 7" is now an established term in the stock market world. But what is actually meant by the "Magnificent 7" and what are their characteristics? Find out all the important information below.

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The most important in a nutshell

  • The term "Magnificent 7" refers to a group of companies with a dominant position in their respective market segment
  • Alongside Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA, Alphabet and Meta, Tesla is one of the "glorious seven stocks"
  • Excluding the USA (USD 26.7 trillion) and China (USD 18.1 trillion), the "Magnificent 7" account for around 23.7 percent of global economic output in terms of market capitalization

What is the Magnificent 7?

The "Magnificent 7" is a group of seven US technology companies that are known not least for their dominant position in their market segment and have made a fundamental contribution to the growth of Wall Street in the past. All companies together also account for a significant proportion of the total market capitalization of the US stock market.

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Worth knowing: The title "The Magnificent Seven" is a western film from 1960.

Who belongs to the "Magnificent 7"?

The "Magnificent 7" include Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla.

It is striking that not only do all of the companies come from the technology sector, but also that the majority of them belong to the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in particular, both in production and in application.

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Brief portrait of the companies from the "Magnificent 7:

Note: Market size according to Companiesmarketcap (as at: 29.03.2025)

  • Apple (market capitalization: 3.27 trillion US dollars)

Apple is a leading US technology company and is known not least for its products such as the iPhone, iMac and iPad. In addition to these products, Apple also offers software and services in the cloud segment.

The Apple share can be found under the ticker "AAPL" and ISIN: US0378331005.

  • Microsoft (market capitalization: 2.815 trillion US dollars)

Microsoft is also one of the leading technology companies around the globe and is characterized by its operating systems and applications in cloud computing, among other things. Microsoft is also represented in the gaming sector and in the business solutions sector, such as LinkedIn.

The ticker of the Microsoft share is "MSF", the ISIN (US5949181045).

  • Amazon (market capitalization: 2.04 trillion US dollars)

Amazon is a leading global e-commerce company and is not only known for its online sales of products through cloud services such as (AWS) or streaming services. Amazon is one of the largest and most valuable companies in the world.

The ticker of the Amazon share is "AMZN", the ISIN (US0231351067).

  • NVIDIA (market capitalization: 2.675 trillion US dollars)

NVIDIA is regarded as the leading technology company for the production of graphics processing units (GPUs) for gaming, professional visualization and, in particular, AI applications. The success in the AI sector in particular has played into the US company's hands in recent years. 

The ticker of the NVIDIA share is "NVD", the ISIN (US67066G1040).

  • Alphabet A (ex Google) (market capitalization: USD 1.89 trillion)

Alphabet is the parent company of the search engine service Google. The company also owns YouTube and Android, for example.

Alphabet is also represented in the healthcare sector with smart home technologies (Nest).

The ticker of the Alphabet A share is "GGQ1", the ISIN (US02079K3059).

  • Meta Platforms (ex-Facebook) (market capitalization: USD 1.46 trillion)

Meta is the parent company behind the social network Facebook, which was founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004. Meta itself includes other platforms such as Instagram and WhatsApp.

The ticker of the Microsoft share is "A1JWVX", the ISIN (US30303M1027).

  • Tesla (market capitalization: 0.85 trillion US dollars)

Tesla is one of the leading companies in the e-mobility sector and is known not least for its models such as the Model S and Model 3. The company founded by Elon Musk is also active in the fields of renewable energies and batteries. Tesla itself is considered a pioneer in the electromobility sector.

The ticker of the Tesla share is "TL0", the ISIN (US88160R1014).

"Magnificent 7" (excluding USA and China) account for 23.7 percent of global GDP in 2024

Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla have a total market capitalization of USD 14.01 trillion according to the industry portal Companiesmarketcap (as at 29.03.2025).

Classification: The global gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to around 104 trillion US dollars in 2024. Excluding the USA (USD 26.7 trillion) and China (USD 18.1 trillion), the "Magnificent 7" account for around 23.7% of the world's economic output in terms of market capitalization.

Conclusion: The "Magnificent 7" illustrate the triumph of the artificial intelligence (AI) sector - risks remain

The "Magnificent 7" have distinguished themselves in the past in addition to their partially dominant position in their market segment and have thus made a name for themselves. Characteristic of the companies represented, such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla, is that they all come from the tech sector and also fall into the artificial intelligence (AI) sector.

However, the development of the Magnificent Seven can be seen as a double-edged sword for the NASDAQ, for example. The partially dominant market position implies the risk of acting as a cluster risk. If, for example, there is greater selling pressure on tech stocks, this can lead to waves of selling. There is also the possibility of certain contagion risks between companies. The term "Magnificent 7" or "Glorious Seven" should not be misinterpreted in this context.

In addition, tech stocks could find themselves repeatedly confronted with the uncertainty of US monetary policy. Although interest-free investments are likely to become more attractive under the prospect of globally falling capital market interest rates, Donald Trump's tariff policy threatens new inflation risks and thus dampened interest rate cut fantasies.

It remains to be seen how "gloriously" the companies of the "Magnificent 7" can assert themselves in a field of tension consisting of macroeconomic uncertainties, competition that never sleeps, such as from the Middle Kingdom, or regulatory imponderables.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

What is meant by the term "Magnificent 7"?

The "Magnificent 7" refers to a group of seven US technology companies that are known not least for their dominant position in their market segment and have made a fundamental contribution to the growth of Wall Street in the past.

Which companies are represented among the "Magnificent 7"?

The "Magnificent 7" include Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla.

Which sector do all the companies come from?

It is striking that not only do all of the companies come from the technology sector, but also that the majority of them belong to the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in particular, both in production and in application.

What is the market capitalization of all companies in the "Magnificent 7"?

Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla have a total market capitalization of USD 14.01 trillion according to the industry portal Companiesmarketcap (as at 29.03.2025).

The global gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to around 104 trillion US dollars in 2024. Excluding the USA (USD 26.7 trillion) and China (USD 18.1 trillion), the "Magnificent 7" account for around 23.7% of the world's economic output in terms of market capitalization.

What risks may exist in view of the existing dominance of the "Magnificent 7"?

The partially dominant market position implies the risk of acting as a cluster risk. If, for example, there is greater selling pressure on tech stocks, this can lead to waves of selling. There is also the possibility of certain contagion risks between companies.

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