In 1630s Holland, tulip prices soared twentyfold in less than a year, and at one point a tulip bulb cost more than a house!

More recently, during the "dot-com" bubble, internet-related companies went public and commanded outrageous valuations that had little or no relation to underlying (often non-existent) earnings.

In both cases, reality eventually prevailed and the prices of these assets plunged.

The recent run-up of mega-cap tech stocks has led many pundits to speculate whether we're in another market bubble driven by the huge (but as yet largely unproven) potential of AI.

We examine this issue in our free guide, How to Spot a Market Bubble Before It Pops.1 This fascinating guide offers:

  • An overview of bubbles throughout history, from the Dutch tulip bubble to the 1980s Japanese bubble and more.
  • An analysis of the current "magnificent Seven" surge and the argument for the potential of AI.
  • Our bottom line for investors concerned about a potential bubble, including our recommended investment approach.

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