Michael Burry, the famously bearish investor, announced a philanthropic move on Wednesday that added a layer of warmth to his contrarian image.
In a post on social media, Burry committed to donating 5% of all subscription revenue from his new paid Substack newsletter to charitable causes, signaling a shift toward philanthropy and public commentary.
**Michael Burry**, the famously bearish investor, announced a philanthropic move on Wednesday that added a layer of warmth to his contrarian image.
In a [post](https://x.com/michaeljburry/status/1996238845885481315?s=20) on social media, Burry committed to donating 5% of all subscription revenue from his new paid Substack newsletter to charitable causes, signaling a shift toward philanthropy and public commentary.
<p><strong>Michael Burry</strong>, the famously bearish investor, announced a philanthropic move on Wednesday that added a layer of warmth to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/12/49171099/michael-burry-reveals-why-he-closed-scion-guess-what-hes-bearish">his contrarian image. </a></p>
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<p>In a <a href="https://x.com/michaeljburry/status/1996238845885481315?s=20">post</a> on social media, Burry committed to donating 5% of all subscription revenue from his new paid Substack newsletter to charitable causes, signaling a shift toward philanthropy and public commentary. </p>
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<p>Burry named <a href="https://togethercalifornia.org/"><strong>TogetherCalifornia </strong></a>as December's charity, which was (interestingly) founded by <strong>Christian Bale</strong>, the actor who played Burry in the movie version of "The Big Short." </p>
<p>TogetherCalifornia works with children and families in the Los Angeles County foster care system. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">"Cassandra Unchained"</h2>
<p>The announcement follows a major career pivot for Burry — dissolving his Scion Asset Management hedge fund and devoting his full attention to his Substack newsletter, “Cassandra Unchained.” </p>
<p>True to his reputation, Burry has not gone quietly. His recent investment activity was defined by two massive short positions against the ongoing AI rally. </p>
<p>The fund's final regulatory filings revealed that Scion had placed significant put options against two AI heavyweights: <strong>Nvidia Corp. </strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA" target="_blank" class="ticker-link" data-ticker="NVDA" data-exchange="NASDAQ" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA">NVDA</a>)</a> and <strong>Palantir Technologies, Inc. </strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR" target="_blank" class="ticker-link" data-ticker="PLTR" data-exchange="NASDAQ" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR">PLTR</a>)</a>. </p>
<p>Burry views the AI frenzy as a bubble driven by speculative valuations and by what he has pegged as aggressive accounting practices. </p>
<p>Specifically, he takes issue with extended depreciation timelines on AI infrastructure like chips to inflate short-term profits and heavy stock-based compensation plans. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Takeaway</h2>
<p>Burry remains one of Wall Street's most prominent skeptics. But his new platform is about more than profit and market prediction. His commitment to donating 5% of the newsletter's subscription revenue ties his new chapter directly to social impact. </p>
<p>Burry is using his new voice to ensure a portion of his success is funneled toward good, proving that even a legendary bear can have a big heart. </p>
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