The most defensible answer is 41 AI-related stocks in the S &P 500 based on a JPMorgan estimate cited in recent coverage, though another source put the count at 38 in mid-2024, so the exact number depends on the definition used.

Why the count changes

“AI stocks” is not an official S&P 500 category, so different outlets count them differently. Some include only companies with AI as a core business, while others include firms that are simply AI-adjacent, such as chipmakers, cloud providers, and software companies.

Quick read

  • JPMorgan-style definition: 41 AI-related S&P 500 stocks.
  • Stricter industry-style definition: 38 AI stocks in the S&P 500 in one 2024 count.
  • Broader market lists: one current public list tracks 65 AI stocks overall, not just S&P 500 names.

Practical takeaway

If you mean “How many AI stocks are in the S &P 500?”, the safest current answer is about 41 under a broad AI-related definition. If you mean pure-play AI companies only , the number is lower.