Chronicling Dr. Michael Burry’s Portfolio

But I caution you all that the roads on Wall Street are paved with geniuses who were right one time in a row:

Positions: None.

Why I Won’t Reveal the Components in My High-Beta Tech Short Basket

I received a number of emails from subscribers who don’t understand why I refuse to discuss the constituents of my high-beta tech short basket:

* I am not making investment recommendations — I am simply showing what, in principle I am doing.  

* I show my weightings (S, M, L) as an indication of my confidence level, among other factors. It also reflects the risk appetite/discipline I have incorporated in the conservative way I manage Seabreeze Partners.

* If I was to mention the names in the basket — particularly since many of the stocks move plus or minus 10% a day — it would likely be interpreted as a recommendation.  

* I don’t feel most retail traders/investors should short stocks for the reasons I have discussed over the last 28 years. This is especially true of these high-beta and volatile stocks.

* When I put on an aggressive short (like this) it should indicate how bearish I am and how unfavorable I view reward vs. risk. That’s the message that I am communicating. 

* Frankly it is not hard to figure out several of the constituents in my tech short basket, but I’ll leave it to your imagination. 

Position: Short High-Beta Tech Basket