Are We in a Bubble? How to Spot, Survive & Profit from Market Manias

Market bubbles are a recurring feature of investing history — but disciplined value investors approach them very differently. In this episode, Kerry Fleming sits down with Howard Coleman, co-founder of Teaminvest, to explore how bubbles form, why they're so hard to recognise in real time, and how long-term investors can protect capital — and sometimes find opportunity — even during market manias. Drawing on history, psychology, and practical investing experience, this conversation focuses on process over prediction. Rather than trying to time bubbles, disciplined value investors rely on valuation, patience, and risk awareness to avoid permanent capital loss when markets become euphoric. What you'll learn in this episode:What defines a market bubble — and why they keep repeating The role of crowd psychology, cheap money, and new technology in driving maniasWhy most investors lose money during bubbles, and how to avoid their mistakes Teaminvest’s disciplined approach to investing during bubblesLessons from historical bubbles and modern markets Why valuation discipline matters most when optimism is widespreadKey topics covered:Value investing • Disciplined investing • Long-term investing • Market bubbles • Investor psychology • Valuation discipline • Risk management • Market cyclesTimestamps:00:00 – What is a bubble?04:00 – Crowd psychology & bubble fuel10:00 – Historical bubbles & lessons14:00 – Spotting bubbles in real time21:00 – What happens when bubbles burst28:00 – How to invest during a bubble34:00 – Teaminvest’s process for surviving bubbles39:00 – Key takeaways & next steps🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us grow and reach more Wealth Builders like you.💡 More Teaminvest:For more insights into Teaminvest’s disciplined, research-driven approach to investing, visit our website and learn how to become part of our investor community. Follow us on: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook📩  Join the conversationHave thoughts or questions? Email us at [email protected]