iShares Semiconductor ETF
Coverage of iShares Semiconductor ETF in the Nexus archive.
- It looks like 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry nailed his bet against AI chip stocks
Michael Burry, known for his 'Big Short' housing market bet, shorted the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) in June 2026, which fell 21% by July 31. He attributed the decline to overvaluation and has since reinforced his bearish position on chip stocks and related indices.
- 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry reveals fresh bets against Tesla, Nvidia, and Caterpillar
Michael Burry, known for his 'Big Short' success, has placed fresh short positions against Tesla, Caterpillar, Nvidia, Applied Materials, and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX). He argues the semiconductor index is overvalued and cited Caterpillar's stock as unsupported by its business fundamentals.
- Traders are getting worried the chip stock bull market is cracking. How to protect yourself
Options traders were purchasing protection on the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) as concerns grow about the chip stock bull market weakening. The article highlights increased activity in hedging strategies amid market uncertainty.