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Burry's SOXX Short and SMH July Slump Highlight Chip Sector Risk

Aug 4, 2026, 7:57 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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A known activist-like bet on SOXX and the SMH weakness point to potential continued downside pressure if selling accelerates or flows rotate away from semis; history shows semis sensitive to sentiment shifts and AI demand uncertainty, though fundamentals vary by name.

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Michael Burry intensified bets against semiconductor stocks by shorting SOXX and rolling puts into 2027, while SMH endured its worst July in 30 years. The situation underscores ongoing concerns about sector overvaluation and AI-demand uncertainty weighing on chipmakers. If AI demand softens and earnings disappoint, SMH may stay under pressure into the next quarter.

Michael Burry shorted SOXX at about $643; refreshed March 2027 puts.
SOXX fell 21% to $505 by July 31.
SMH posted its worst July in 30 years.
Burry cited overvaluation: SOXX premium to 200-day MA and P/S >16.
Burry boosted shorts around $536 on July 24 and around $506 on July 30.

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