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David Bird: Asset bought late in cycle can yield lower returns despite earlier gains — Asset cycle timing and potential returns

David Bird shared an example highlighting the risks of entering an asset class late in its cycle. He pointed to CSL, which rose from around $100 in 2015 to over $300 at its peak, emphasizing the strong gains achieved by those who held it during that period.

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Bird has previously noted warning signs in the Nasdaq, observing that the strong performance of major tech firms can conceal weakness in the wider market, as reported in an earlier article. He has also highlighted diverging trends between gold prices and mining stocks, pointing to early momentum among miners according to his commentary on precious metals. These prior observations add context to his latest remarks on asset class cycles.

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