The U.S. government has made the most profitable semiconductor investment in history.

In August 2025, the U.S. government invested $8.9 billion in $INTC through the CHIPS Act funding and defense project funds, acquiring a 9.9% stake.
Purchase price: $20.47/share
Shares acquired: 433.3 million shares
Current stock price: $131
Current position market value: $56.76 billion
Book profit: $47.86 billion
Return on investment: +538%
Many people think the U.S. is subsidizing Intel. In fact, the U.S. has directly become a major shareholder of Intel.
If Intel successfully reenters the advanced process and AI chip competition, the U.S. will not only gain domestic manufacturing capabilities but also potentially earn hundreds of billions of dollars in investment returns. This may represent a major shift in U.S. industrial policy:
Previously, it was subsidizing companies; now, it is directly holding shares like a venture capital fund.
When the U.S. starts investing in strategic national industries like a VC, the game has changed.