The AI stock rally is minting US millionaires at its fastest clip in 4 years

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The artificial intelligence boom is creating new millionaires in the United States faster than any period since 2021, according to wealth data tracking the surge in tech stocks. Companies like Nvidia, Tesla, and other AI-linked equities have soared, dramatically expanding the portfolios of investors who positioned themselves early in the sector. The rally has triggered a wealth-creation frenzy, particularly among those who held AI-heavy positions during the recent market run-up. However, not all investors have benefited equally, timing, access to capital, and sector concentration have determined who captured these gains. The pace of millionaire creation mirrors the 2021 tech boom but unfolds amid broader questions about market concentration and whether the rally can sustain.