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▶ 5:24 · AI Bubble / Capex Debate · AI infrastructure capex cycle peaking as hyperscalers face cash flow constraints and market rejection
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Asymmetric Investing

The AI Bubble Is About to Burst and Here's Why

2026-04-15 · 13 company · 2 thematic
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travis hoium

Travis Hoium hosts the Asymmetric Investing podcast/YouTube channel and manages the Asymmetric portfolio. He conducts fundamental research using Fiscal AI and focuses on platform business models, healthcare technology, and consumer subscription businesses. He discloses holding Hims & Hers as one of his largest positions.

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