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Dan Niles: We're 100% in an AI Bubble... Don't Go Broke Trying to Call the Pop

RiskReversal Pod

RiskReversal Media

Business News, News, Investing, Business

4.7836 Ratings

🗓️ 29 May 2026

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Dan Nathan hosts Dan Niles of Niles Investment Management on the Risk Reversal podcast to discuss macro conditions, AI-driven market leadership, and lessons from prior tech cycles. Niles compares the current AI build-out to 1997–1998’s internet infrastructure boom, arguing recent macro scares (tariffs, Iran/oil) created buying opportunities and that a bubble can persist, with further gains likely before a potential 30–50% drawdown next year. He cites a January 30 “agentic AI” step-change increasing token/compute demand, supporting strong CapEx and earnings growth, and notes Nvidia’s growth versus valuation relative to past leaders like Cisco. They debate rising yields, inflation measures, and expectations for a rate-cutting Fed chair (Kevin Warsh). The conversation covers Intel’s potential benefit from agentic shifts, corporate AI cost pressures, likely disruption to software/IT services and knowledge work, Micron’s HBM-driven surge and cyclicality risks, and how major IPOs like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could reshape flows and create new short opportunities. —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media The financial opinions expressed in Risk Reversal content are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on Risk Reversal. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in Risk Reversal carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money that you can afford to lose. Derivatives are not suitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell or retain any specific investment or service.

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and gain access to the members-only platform, visit iConnections.io. Do I think we're in a bubble? 100%.

0:56.9

Do I think we're going to get a 30 to 50% drawdown at some point next year?

1:02.1

Yes.

1:03.2

But do I think you can make a lot of money between now and then?

1:07.0

I think the answer to that is also yes.

1:09.1

Corporations, if they don't find somewhere else to cut their budget, their stocks are going to get absolutely killed because right now the market is desperately trying to figure out, are you helped by AI or are you roadkill?

1:21.6

And the fastest way to show your roadkill is to say I'm using AI but my numbers are going now.

1:31.9

All right, welcome to the Risk Reversal podcast.

1:33.3

I am Dan Nathan.

1:34.8

That is Dan Niles.

1:38.9

He is the founder and portfolio manager at Niles Investment Management.

1:40.3

Dan, welcome back to the podcast.

1:42.4

Always a pleasure to be on, Dan.

1:44.1

Well, I really appreciate it. I think our listeners, our viewers know you are easily one of the most transparent people

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