Michael Burry
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Michael Burry's greatest achievement is his prescient bet against the U.S. subprime mortgage market, which generated a 489% return for his fund in 2008. This trade is widely considered one of the most successful in financial history. His story was immortalized in a best-selling book and an Academy Award-winning film, bringing his analytical approach to a global audience.
Honours & Distinctions
Subject of The Big Short
His life and trade were documented in the non-fiction book and later adapted into an Oscar-winning film.
Rankings & Lists
Most Successful Hedge Fund Managers of All Time
Top-Earning Hedge Fund Managers
Magazine Covers
Bloomberg Businessweek
2008-09
The Man Who Saw the Crisis Coming
Forbes
2010-03
The Man Who Saw the Crash Coming
Records & Feats
One of the greatest trades in financial history
His bet against subprime mortgages in 2008 generated a 489% net return for his fund.