Michael Burry
Investment Philosophy
Michael Burry is the ultimate contrarian investor, famous for his massive bet against the US housing market before the 2008 financial crisis. A former neurologist turned hedge fund manager, Burry identifies deep value where others see only risk.
His approach combines exhaustive fundamental research with a willingness to take concentrated, high-conviction positions that often go against prevailing market sentiment. Burry focuses on assets trading significantly below their intrinsic value, often in distressed or overlooked sectors.
He is known for his deep dives into SEC filings, financial footnotes, and arcane data sources that most investors ignore. His portfolio turnover is extremely high — he frequently reshuffles positions based on rapidly changing valuations, making his 13F filings among the most closely watched on Wall Street.
Current Portfolio
Source: SEC 13F Filing (Q4 2025)
| Ticker / Security Name | Type | Shares (MM) | Δ Shares (%) | Value (Full $) | Portfolio (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLTR / Palantir Technologies Inc. | Put | 5.00 | NEW | $912,100,000 | 66.04% |
| NVDA / NVIDIA Corporation | Put | 1.00 | NEW | $186,580,000 | 13.51% |
| PFE / Pfizer Inc. | Call | 6.00 | NEW | $152,880,000 | 11.07% |
| HAL / Halliburton Company | Call | 2.50 | NEW | $61,500,000 | 4.45% |
| MOH / Molina Healthcare, Inc. | Common | 0.12 | NEW | $23,920,000 | 1.73% |
| LULU / lululemon athletica inc. | Common | 0.10 | +100.00% | $17,790,000 | 1.29% |
| SLM / SLM Corporation | Common | 0.48 | NEW | $13,290,000 | 0.96% |
| BRUKV / Bruker Corp. (Preferred Stock) | Preferred | 0.05 | NEW | $13,140,000 | 0.95% |
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