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Michael Burry increases shorts on Micron and QQQ despite losses, betting on a market downturn.

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14 Aug 2026
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Michael Burry, known for his contrarian bets, has increased his short positions on Micron Technology and the Invesco QQQ Trust despite current losses. Micron's stock has surged over 238% this year due to strong demand in the memory chip sector, but Burry anticipates a market correction and is preparing for a larger fall. He adjusted his QQQ puts to later dates and higher strike prices while closing some other shorts like Tesla and Applied Materials. Burry's moves reflect a cautious approach to hedge risks while maintaining a bearish outlook amid a strong market rally.

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