The next wave of opportunity isn't just about the final product—it's about understanding the entire value chain.
When you look at transformative sectors like AI, space exploration, and renewable energy, most investors fixate on the headline stories. But the real wealth often hides upstream.
Consider the materials revolution: rare earth elements, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced composites. These aren't flashy consumer products, yet they're the backbone enabling every innovation you see. The companies controlling production capacity and sourcing these materials will define this era.
Think vertically. Trace backward from the technology to the infrastructure, from the service to the supply chain. That's where structural advantages compound. Winners aren't always the most visible—they're the ones solving critical bottlenecks in materials, processing, and scalability.
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ImpermanentPhobia
· 11h ago
ngl, this is the true logic of value investing... Everyone is focusing on AI chips, but who cares about rare earth mining?
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NFTRegretDiary
· 11h ago
The real gold mine is in the midstream choke points, I get that... But on the other hand, the water in the rare earth sector is too deep. How can small retail investors play?
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LayoffMiner
· 11h ago
Basically, it's more profitable to sell shovels than to mine for gold. This has been known in the industry for a long time, and only now is it being written about as if it were news...
However, there is indeed potential in rare earths and chip manufacturing capacity. The problem is that Uncle Sam is playing the game better than anyone else. How do we get on board?
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GreenCandleCollector
· 11h ago
That's why I've been focusing on rare earths and semiconductors. While others chase trendy products, I'm picking up the gold behind.
The next wave of opportunity isn't just about the final product—it's about understanding the entire value chain.
When you look at transformative sectors like AI, space exploration, and renewable energy, most investors fixate on the headline stories. But the real wealth often hides upstream.
Consider the materials revolution: rare earth elements, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced composites. These aren't flashy consumer products, yet they're the backbone enabling every innovation you see. The companies controlling production capacity and sourcing these materials will define this era.
Think vertically. Trace backward from the technology to the infrastructure, from the service to the supply chain. That's where structural advantages compound. Winners aren't always the most visible—they're the ones solving critical bottlenecks in materials, processing, and scalability.