Michael Burry Is Short the iShares Semiconductor ETF. The Fund Has Still Gained 73% in 2026.
Michael Burry, famous for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, has taken a short position against the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and several of its major holdings including Nvidia and Micron Technology. Despite Burry's bearish stance and a recent 18.4% monthly decline, the ETF remains up 74% year-to-date. Burry cites valuation concerns and cyclical risks in memory chips, while critics argue his analysis doesn't account for AI's transformative role in the current semiconductor cycle.
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