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Michael Burry buys Nvidia calls as hedge, expands shorts on Oracle and Palantir (NVDA:NASDAQ)

Investor Michael Burry has adopted a dual position on Nvidia by buying call options as a hedge while simultaneously maintaining short positions. Burry expanded his short bets against other AI-linked companies including Oracle, Palantir, and NBIS. Despite the hedge, Burry expressed skepticism regarding the long-term value of AI stocks and questioned if current market hype justifies prices. He specifically claimed that Nvidia will not distribute enough to its shareholders, though some reports indicate he views the stock as wildly undervalued despite his caution.

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  • ✓ Michael Burry bought Nvidia call options to serve as a hedge.
  • ✓ Burry increased short positions against Oracle and Palantir.
  • ✓ Nvidia reported Q2 revenue of $96.2B, an increase of 106%.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Burry added short positions to Oracle, Palantir, and NBIS while using Nvidia calls as a hedge.

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  1. Michael Burry hedges Nvidia calls while expanding AI shorts

    Investor Michael Burry has adopted a dual position on Nvidia by buying call options as a hedge while simultaneously maintaining short positions. Burry expanded his short bets against other AI-linked companies including Oracle, Palantir, and NBIS. Despite the hedge, Burry expressed skepticism regarding the long-term value of AI stocks and questioned if current market hype justifies prices. He specifically claimed that Nvidia will not distribute enough to its shareholders, though some reports indicate he views the stock as wildly undervalued despite his caution.

    Why it matters

    Burry is known for the Big Short and frequently bets against market bubbles. His current moves target the artificial intelligence trade during a period of high volatility. This strategy balances a bearish outlook on AI valuations with protection against sudden price spikes.

    What is confirmed

    • Michael Burry bought Nvidia call options to serve as a hedge.
    • Burry increased short positions against Oracle and Palantir.
    • Nvidia reported Q2 revenue of $96.2B, an increase of 106%.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Burry added short positions to NBIS.

    What to watch next

    • Nvidia earnings reports and shareholder distribution updates
    • Changes in Burry's reported holdings for Oracle and Palantir
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. Seeking Alpha — Michael Burry buys Nvidia calls as hedge, expands shorts on Oracle and Palantir (NVDA:NASDAQ)
    2. Yahoo Finance — Michael Burry Is Shorting Nvidia Heading Into Earnings, Here’s What He’s Buying Instead
    3. Stocktwits — Michael Burry Buys NVDA Calls As A ‘Hedge,’ Adds To ORCL, PLTR, NBIS Shorts — Why He Thinks ‘Nvidia Will Not Distribute Enough To Shareholders’
    4. TradingView — Big Short's Michael Burry Sounds Alarm on AI Trade
    5. Barchart.com — Why Legendary Investor Michael Burry Says Nvidia Stock Is ‘Wildly Undervalued’… and Why He’s Still Cautious on Shares
    6. blockonomi.com — Michael Burry Takes Dual Stance on Nvidia (NVDA) Stock with Shorts and Calls
    7. en.cryptonomist.ch — Michael Burry’s AI Trade Doubts Grow: 21% Short Bet Against Nvidia
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