u/gnetc ·
Reddit — r/ValueInvesting
· May 12, 2026 at 13:48
· ⬆ 20 pts
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The post critiques the overwhelming bullish consensus on memory (DRAM) stocks, warning of a potential bubble driven by herd mentality and unrealistic extrapolation of demand.
Author questions the sustainability of capex from big tech, macro risks like inflation and oil prices, and the lack of downside consideration among retail investors.
Quality assessment: Speculation / contrarian opinion; lacks specific data but raises valid behavioral and macro risk concerns.
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Everybody is so confident on memory continuing to rise, hundreds of comments parroting the same exact points.
"Memory will go up and to the right until 2028"
"It's still cheap"
"I'm an expert in the field and know this is just the beginning"
"This is just like Nvidia in 2020"
You have people allocating 50% of their accounts into memory manufacturers with acting as if it's a guarantee it's a fool proof investment until 2028. If everybody is so confident a stock is going to go up then who are they going to buy their shares from?
This looks like a classic bubble that will end badly. Will everybody run for the exits when 2028 hits? What happens when big tech cuts capex? Maybe we enter a 6% inflation environment because the price of oil continues to go up and the fed raises rates.
Too many people shrugging off any sort of downside, not a great sign.
Crowded bullish consensus on memory stocks with many retail investors allocating 50% of portfolios, resembling past bubbles. If everyone is already long, there are few remaining buyers; any negative catalyst (e.g., capex cuts, inflation) could trigger a sharp sell-off. Short MU as a proxy for memory/DRAM exposure, betting on mean reversion or a sentiment-driven correction. Continued strong AI demand for HBM, sustained capex from hyperscalers, or supply discipline by manufacturers could invalidate the bear case.
The entire semiconductor complex is being bid up on a "this time is different" narrative, similar to Nvidia in 2020. Avoiding the sector removes downside risk from a potential bubble burst while maintaining capital for better opportunities. SMH is overvalued relative to fundamentals; avoid until sentiment normalizes or a clear catalyst emerges. AI-driven demand may continue to outpace supply, justifying premiums for longer.