Michael Burry Bets Against Oracle with Put Options and Short Position
Michael Burry, the investor renowned for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, has disclosed bearish positions against Oracle Corporation. Through put options and direct shorting over the past six months, Burry targets the cloud giant as its stock tumbles 40% from September peaks.
Oracle's aggressive cloud expansion strategy, fueled by $95 billion in debt, drew sharp criticism. Burry questions the necessity of its data center investments, suggesting ego may drive decisions. Unlike larger tech firms with balanced legacy businesses, Oracle's AI push lacks stabilizing revenue streams.
The move follows Burry's November shorts against Nvidia and Palantir, signaling deepening skepticism toward tech valuations. Market Optimism around AI-driven cloud growth now faces pressure from fundamental concerns about debt-fueled expansion.
