u/Fluffy_Scheme9321 ·
Reddit — r/ValueInvesting
· July 29, 2026 at 00:00
· ⬆ 15 pts
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The post argues that memory and chip sectors are cyclical commodities; current earnings surges are part of a capital cycle, not proof of sustainable growth.
Author warns that new entrants (AWS Trainium, Google TPUs) will commoditize hardware, leading to an inevitable broader crash.
Quality assessment: Speculative opinion linking to capital-cycle theory; lacks specific data or deep due diligence – more noise than well-researched DD.
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Seeing the memory crash, you can extrapolate that to the inevitable broader crash. Firstly, memory is cyclical, always has been, and is a commodity business, as are chips. In the early days of a new technology, hardware is always more valuable, but eventually becomes a commodity once new entrants such as AWS Tranium and Google's TPUs, for example, enter the market.
The broader idea is of capital cycles and the inevitable price increase from venture to the public markets. The earnings increases are just cyclical and are not proof that no asset bubble exists. More on the capital cycle [here](https://taikhooms.substack.com/p/the-capital-cycle-theory?r=2pgab7)
Memory and chips are cyclical commodities; new entrants like AWS Trainium and Google TPUs increase supply and force commoditization. This means current high earnings are unsustainable – the capital cycle will reverse, causing a price correction. Short the semiconductor ETF to profit from the impending commoditization-driven downturn. AI demand could remain stronger for longer, delaying commoditization; supply constraints could support prices.
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