Michael Burry

Both Michael Burry, the famed investor behind "The Big Short," and Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (NYSE:EL) have strategically reduced their exposure to China – and Burry doubled his bet on the global beauty giant.  Burry Shorts China, Buys EL  According to its most recent SEC filing, Burry...

Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. (NYSE:EL) stock has climbed steadily over the past three months and jumped more than 10% on Monday following the death of Leonard Lauder, a longtime executive and son of founder Estée Lauder.  Estée Lauder is Michael Burry's only current long position. Here's what...

Renowned investor Michael Burry recently liquidated his long positions in Chinese tech stocks—a move echoed by Apollo Global's top economist, who shares his bearish outlook on China's economy. What To Know: On Wednesday, Apollo Global's chief economist Torsten Slok shared three reasons why he sees...

New ETF filings from VistaShares reveal plans to launch funds that track the top trades of Bill Ackman and Michael Burry, expanding on the firm’s existing ETFs tied to Warren Buffett‘s investments. What Happened: VistaShares may not be a household name for ETFs yet, but that could soon...

"Big Short" investor Michael Burry placed a significant bearish bet on NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) in the first quarter of 2025. Did the "Big Short" pay off or are Burry's gains dwindling as Nvidia makes a remarkable comeback?  What To Know: Burry's hedge fund, Scion Asset Management, disclosed the...

Legendary investor and hedge fund manager Michael Burry recently doubled down on his investment in cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. (NYSE:EL). Burry's move could reflect a strategic bet on the so-called “Lipstick Index,” which suggests consumers turn to more affordable...

Renowned hedge fund manager Michael Burry has made a substantial alteration to his portfolio, maintaining only one bullish position. What Happened: The recent SEC filings indicate that Burry’s Scion Asset Management has adopted a predominantly bearish outlook. The firm has established a...

Michael Burry, famed for his highly profitable bet against the U.S. housing market in 2008, has recently shifted to a bearish stance on Chinese technology stocks. Burry's pivot is notable because he was previously bullish on China tech companies and held significant long positions in companies like...

‘The Big Short’ famed investor Michael Burry, who accurately predicted the 2008 housing market crash, has turned bearish on most equities while doubling his stake in cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) during the first quarter, according to 13F regulatory filings with...

Institutional investors were bullish on technology and financials during the fourth quarter of 2024 as these sectors saw major inflows, according to 13F filings with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Investors were seen pulling back from the healthcare sector. What Happened: 13F filings are...

Later adapted as a film, “The Big Short,” Michael Lewis‘ seminal book about the hedge funds that shorted the U.S. housing market before its eventual crash in 2008, shot several Wall Street pros to stardom. Among them were Porter Collins, Steve Eisman, Vincent Daniel and Danny...

Michael Burry's $196 million hedge fund, Scion Asset Management, could see hefty gains if the People's Bank of China cuts interest rates in 2025, which it has suggested it is likely to do. What To Know: Burry has made significant investments in Chinese tech companies Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (...

China revealed additional economic stimulus measures on Tuesday in an effort to revive its struggling economy. Some hedge fund managers anticipated the move and have been buying up shares of Chinese tech companies that could benefit as Beijing unleashes more fiscal support.  The Details: China...

Michael Burry, the hedge fund manager renowned for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, has significantly increased his exposure to Chinese technology companies while simultaneously implementing protective measures against potential downside risks, according to regulatory filings. What Happened:...

Among the biggest winners Wednesday morning are prison stocks Geo Group (NYES: GEO) and CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW), moving positively to the news that Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. While prison stocks could benefit from Trump back in office and policies to expand private prison and...