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<li>It recently became publicly available that Michael Burry (CEO of Scion Asset Management) started buying put options on numerous Chinese stocks including Alibaba Group Holding (BABA US).</li>
<li>We highlight four major reasons why Burry may have turned bearish on Chinese tech names (tariffs, delisting threats, increasing hostile political pressure on China, and China's 30 year bond yield). </li>
<li>Although we do not know exactly know how Burry has changed his position in 2Q25, he is likely to have reduced put options on major Chinese tech stocks in April/May.</li>
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It recently became publicly available that Michael Burry (CEO of Scion Asset Management) started buying put options on numerous Chinese stocks including Alibaba Group Holding (BABA US).
We highlight four major reasons why Burry may have turned bearish on Chinese tech names (tariffs, delisting threats, increasing hostile political pressure on China, and China's 30 year bond yield). 
Although we do not know exactly know how Burry has changed his position in 2Q25, he is likely to have reduced put options on major Chinese tech stocks in April/May.


Why Is Michael Burry So Bearish on Alibaba (And Other Major Chinese Tech Stocks)?

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<li>India's stock market dropped $386 billion after election results showed a narrower-than-expected lead for Modi</li>
<li>Intel's CEO introduced new AI products at Computex, challenging Nvidia's market dominance</li>
<li>Chinese companies rush to raise funds amid a stock market rebound, driven by investor optimism and future uncertainty</li>
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India's stock market dropped $386 billion after election results showed a narrower-than-expected lead for Modi
Intel's CEO introduced new AI products at Computex, challenging Nvidia's market dominance
Chinese companies rush to raise funds amid a stock market rebound, driven by investor optimism and future uncertainty


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Why Is Michael Burry So Bearish on Alibaba (And Other Major Chinese Tech Stocks)?

It recently became publicly available that Michael Burry (CEO of Scion Asset Management) recently started buying put options on numerous Chinese...

Douglas Kim

#11Business Buzz: India's Stock Market Plunge, Intel Vs. Nvidia, and China's Fundraising Frenzy

India's stock market falls as Modi's lead narrows, Intel challenges Nvidia with new AI products, Chinese companies raise funds amidst market...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Why Is Michael Burry So Bearish on Alibaba (And Other Major Chinese Tech Stocks)?

It recently became publicly available that Michael Burry (CEO of Scion Asset Management) recently started buying put options on numerous Chinese...

Douglas Kim

#11Business Buzz: India's Stock Market Plunge, Intel Vs. Nvidia, and China's Fundraising Frenzy

​India's stock market falls as Modi's lead narrows, Intel challenges Nvidia with new AI products, Chinese companies raise funds amidst market...

Nimish Maheshwari

India's stock market falls as Modi's lead narrows, Intel challenges Nvidia with new AI products, Chinese companies raise funds amidst market...