Investment bubbles: Will we ever learn how to avoid them? – Merryn Somerset Webb

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman's spacewalk revealed an intriguing insight: gravity isn't just about heights, but also equity bubbles. As history shows, bubbles, from Beanie Babies to the US housing crisis, burst when the story doesn't align with reality. With the US tech sector surging, reminiscent of past tech bubbles, caution is advised. While value stocks have historically outperformed over time, avoiding bubbles and investing in fundamentals remains a wise strategy.

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By Merryn Somerset Webb

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