Michael Burry Buys Chinese Tech Giants, Shorts Nasdaq Index

Key Facts

1Michael Burry has taken positions in major Chinese companies including JD.com, Tencent, and BYD.

2Burry has initiated a short position against the Nasdaq index alongside his Chinese investments.

Michael Burry has taken positions in major Chinese companies including JD.com, Tencent, and BYD. Benzinga reported that Burry simultaneously initiated a short position against the Nasdaq index, signaling a shift toward Chinese equities alongside a bet against US technology stocks.

Tencent (TCEHY) closed at $53.18 on October 14, 2026, while NDAQ closed at $93.48 on October 13, 2026. These portfolio adjustments reflect Burry's strategy of targeting undervalued Chinese tech giants while hedging against perceived overvaluation in the broader US technology sector.