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04 Aug 2026, 06:44 UTC · 1h ago
Michael Burry's latest bet puts Nvidia stock and Micron's AI boom on trial
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Invezz
04 Aug 2026, 06:44 UTC · 1h ago
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Michael Burry has purchased Nvidia put options expiring in December 2026 with strike prices in the low $100s. — A high-profile bearish bet on the AI bellwether can trigger sentiment shifts and increase volatility for NVDA and related tech stocks.
-0.60Burry's thesis suggests hyperscaler capex may slow if AI returns fail to materialize or if hardware becomes obsolete before ROI is proven. — Challenges the fundamental growth assumption for the AI trade, targeting the spending patterns of major cloud providers.
-0.50Burry has increased a short position on Micron (MU) near $880 based on the risk of capacity expansion outpacing AI demand. — Signals a specific concern regarding memory oversupply and pricing erosion in the semiconductor sector.
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Burry expanded a short position on the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) around $506. — Indicates a broad bearish outlook on the entire semiconductor industry rather than just individual names.
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Michael Burry has increased a short position, arguing that capacity expansion could outpace demand and drive pricing down.
Michael Burry has increased bearish bets via put options, citing risks of slowing hyperscaler capex and hardware cycle obsolescence.
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