After a sharp sell-off, strategists say beaten-down tech stocks may offer a rare buying opportunity as AI demand remains strong.

A temporary ceasefire in the Iran conflict has given markets a short break, and some Wall Street strategists are using this moment to send a clear message: it may be time to step back into tech.

Despite ongoing geopolitical risks, analysts believe the recent drop in software and AI stocks has been overdone, creating attractive entry points.

Tech sell-off opens the door

The tech sector has taken a hit in recent weeks. The software ETF (IGV) is down about 12% in one month; meanwhile, the S&P 500 has held relatively steady

Stocks like Palantir dropped 14% in a week, while Palo Alto Networks and Oracle have also seen notable declines. But some investors see this as an opportunity, not a warning sign.

“Time to jump in”

Several strategists argue the market reaction has been too aggressive.

  • Some say stocks like Palantir were “thrown out with the bathwater”
  • Others highlight Palo Alto Networks as a high-quality name now trading at a discount
  • Oracle, despite recent layoffs, is still seen as a key AI and cloud infrastructure player

The common theme: strong fundamentals haven’t changed, only sentiment has.

AI remains the big driver

Even with short-term volatility, AI is still viewed as the main long-term catalyst.

  • Nvidia is now trading at more reasonable valuations after pulling back
  • Microsoft and Alphabet continue to offer multiple growth paths through AI, cloud, and platforms

While some investors worry that big tech is still expensive, others believe select names are becoming attractive again.

Risks are still there

Strategists are not ignoring the uncertainty. Markets remain sensitive to: geopolitical headlines, ongoing negotiations with Iran, potential escalation risks

As one strategist put it, markets are not done with the conflict, and volatility could return quickly.

This may be a window, not a trend. The ceasefire has created short-term relief, and some investors see it as a chance to buy quality tech at lower prices.

But with risks still high, the approach is clear: Focus on strong companies, not just the dip.

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