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Dan Niles says he's backing away from hyperscalers, trimming chip stocks

'I kind of see a speed bump coming,' the investor said.

Dan Niles says he's backing away from hyperscalers, trimming chip stocks

TL;DR

  • Dan Niles is reducing his investment in 'Magnificent Seven' companies and chip stocks.
  • High costs associated with artificial intelligence infrastructure are a concern for hyperscalers.
  • Investors worry about hyperscalers' return on investment for AI infrastructure spending.
  • A perceived shift to token minimization from token maximization could reduce AI usage and hurt hyperscaler revenues.
  • Niles sees a 'speed bump' coming for AI-related revenues.
  • Despite potential for chip stocks to benefit from AI spending, Niles is trimming exposure due to substantial gains.