
Chit Chat Stocks Michael Burry: The Ultimate Deep Value Investor
Feb 12, 2025
Discover the intriguing journey of Michael Burry, the deep value investor behind the iconic housing short. Unpack his unique investment strategies, contrasting deep value with compounders. Dive into case studies of Masaba Holdings and the complexities of mortgage-backed securities. Learn about Burry's analytical approach to volatility and timing, especially during crises. Explore his methods in understanding market sentiment and uncovering hidden opportunities in uncertain times. Get insights into his performance and current holdings in today's market landscape.
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Poultry Value Win In Mexico
- Burry bought Industrious Pachoco (IBA), a Mexican poultry producer, when it traded at ~3x earnings and 0.5x book. The stock rose ~260% over five years and delivered ~32% annualized total return including dividends.
Seeing Mispricing In Mortgage Tranches
- Burry identified systemic mispricing in securitized mortgages and saw rising foreclosures as near-certain given loose underwriting and teaser/ARM structures. He concluded many tranches were misrated and overvalued by the market.
Using CDS To Short MBS
- Burry used credit default swaps (CDS) to short mortgage-backed securities even without owning the underlying bonds. CDS let him buy protection that paid off as defaults grew, making the bet functionally like insurance on bad MBS.





