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Michael Burry warned of a 1987-style crash — and kept his AI shorts open - qz.com

Michael Burry warned of a 1987-style crash — and kept his AI shorts open - qz.com

Business and EconomyBy Cris Tolomia8/5/20261 min read

The "Big Short" investor said all his short positions remain profitable except his bet against Nvidia stock

✨ Key Highlights

  • Michael Burry, the investor known for predicting the 2008 housing collapse and portrayed in "The Big Short," has publicly warned of a potential 1987-style market crash.
  • According to the report, Burry has maintained his short positions targeting AI-related stocks despite the ongoing market environment.
  • He stated that all of his short bets remain profitable, with the notable exception of his position against Nvidia.
  • The stance reflects Burry's continued skepticism toward the elevated valuations tied to the artificial intelligence sector.
  • His warning invokes the memory of Black Monday in October 1987, when global markets experienced a sudden and severe single-day plunge.
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