3 6 Ke·2025-11-10 03:37Group 1 - Michael Burry's hedge fund, Scion Asset Management, disclosed a third-quarter position holding over $1 billion in put options, primarily betting against Nvidia and Palantir, which constitutes 80% of its total assets [1][3] - Following the disclosure, Nvidia's stock fell by 3.96%, while Palantir experienced a more significant drop of 7.95%, with Nvidia's market value decreasing by approximately $455.1 billion over four trading days [1][3] - The fund's total holdings amount to approximately $1.38 billion, with a significant portion concentrated in put options for Nvidia and Palantir, valued at about $187 million and $912 million respectively [3][4] Group 2 - Burry's actions represent the second time this year he has targeted Nvidia, having previously established a short position worth over $97 million in the first quarter, which was later liquidated [4][5] - The market's interest in shorting Nvidia is reportedly declining, with short positions decreasing from approximately 315 million shares to about 211 million shares between June 2024 and October 2025 [18][20] - Analysts express skepticism regarding Burry's timing, suggesting that his put options may already be at a loss unless Nvidia and Palantir experience further significant declines [20][21] Group 3 - Palantir's CEO criticized Burry's shorting strategy, asserting that the company is genuinely profitable in the AI sector, and emphasized their commitment to delivering strong performance despite external pressures [15] - Palantir reported a 63% year-over-year revenue increase in its latest quarterly earnings, with revenues surpassing analyst expectations for 21 consecutive quarters [15] - Despite strong performance, Palantir's stock has seen an 11.24% decline recently, raising concerns about its high valuation relative to its earnings guidance [15][21] Group 4 - Major investment banks are adopting a dual strategy of lending while simultaneously shorting stocks in the tech and AI sectors, reflecting a cautious approach to the perceived overvaluation in these markets [21][23] - Deutsche Bank has provided significant loans to data center operators, while also exploring hedging strategies to mitigate risks associated with their AI investments [23][25] - The financial sector is increasingly aware of the potential for a market correction in the tech space, with analysts noting that the risks currently outweigh potential rewards [22][25]