The Great AI Panic of 2025: Why Tourists Sold and Owners Just Got Richer

Sorry for ghosting you on Friday – I was suffering full-blown market whiplash and still biting my pillow from the sell-off.Now that the bruises have faded a bit, let’s dissect the madness of the AI sell-off and what actually happened under the hood.The headline version: this was not “the end of AI.” It was the classic moment when tourists puked out their positions and long-term owners quietly upgraded their portfolios. The big dogs went on sale while the flimsy stories finally got stress-tested.And for those who were paying attention: the AI wobble 2.5 weeks ago did not start in a vacuum. It started when Sam had a very bad media day around BG2 – and that narrative shock set up the fragility we just saw play out in prices. (Link in the article.)If you are trying to make sense of the volatility, who actually got hurt, and why this is probably the moment the AI revolution became more investable, not less, I unpack it all in today’s Saturday Essay: “The Great AI Panic of November 2025: A Rookie Mistake in Real Time.”Curious where you landed in this move:Did you sell, hold, or quietly back up the truck?Until tomorrow, be the best human you can be.~ Teresa GrobeckerWhy read when you can listen! GRO news availble on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Brought to you by the employee benefit plan that pays you back. Looking for a no-cost employee benefit program? Check out the SIMERP program and save $630 per year in taxes.CA DRE 01908507 NMLS 1286612, CEO and Broker of Record, Grobecker Holland International, Inc., CA DRE 01976696 NMLS 1295266GRO MONEY PODcast and the accompanying newsletter are provided for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing herein is an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or to participate in any investment strategy. Reliance upon any information provided is at your sole discretion and risk. Views expressed are those of the authors as of the publication date and may change without notice. While sources are believed to be reliable, no representation or warranty is made as to accuracy, completeness, or timeliness, and no duty to update is assumed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Receipt of this content does not create a client, advisory, fiduciary, or brokerage relationship. You should consult your own licensed financial, legal, and tax advisers regarding your specific circumstances. Grobecker Holland International, its affiliates (including GRO GROUP), and their principals may hold positions or have business relationships related to companies or assets discussed.Teresa Grobecker, MBA, CRPC. Investment Banker, Angel to Series C, Capital Formation, CRE and Gov Contracting, Defense, Policy and Real Assets Investor, Futurist and Fixer at the Intersection of Finance