$MSFT

Michael Burry Buys Long-Dated Microsoft Calls, Adds To JD And Adobe — Trims Palantir Short

Michael Burry disclosed long-term bullish bets on Microsoft (MSFT) with 2028 LEAP calls, added to JD.com (JD) and Adobe (ADBE), and covered half his Palantir (PLTR) short. He cited technical pressure driving markets, affecting Asian equities. Burry also mentioned potential investments in Meituan and Tencent. All mentioned stocks are down year-to-date, with MSFT down 27% and PLTR down 42%.

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Published Sep 25, 2026, 1:30 AM UTC
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Primary signal
$MSFT
Bullish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$MSFT · $JD · $ADBE · $FISV · $PLTR · $BABA
Relevance
7/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on stocktwits.com
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$MSFTBullishMed
01

Why it matters

His trades suggest a shift toward Asian tech exposure and long-term confidence in Microsoft.

02

Market read

Burry's portfolio adjustments may prompt short-term buying in highlighted stocks and influence broader tech sentiment.

03

What to watch

Macro headwinds and valuation concerns could limit upside despite investor interest.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: today

Background

Michael Burry, known for contrarian bets, disclosed new positions via Substack.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$MSFTBullishMedium confidence
Context

Burry bought Microsoft Dec 2028 LEAP calls, indicating bullish long-term view.

Expected impact

Long call demand may lift MSFT implied volatility.

Evidence & confidence

Investor with strong track record signals confidence, but trade is long-dated.

$JDBullishMedium confidence
Context

Burry added JD.com shares at $24.79, rotating from Alibaba.

Expected impact

Short-term price lift expected.

Evidence & confidence

Direct purchase by a high-profile investor.

$ADBEBullishLow confidence
Context

Burry bought Adobe at $195.11.

Expected impact

Potential modest upside.

Evidence & confidence

Small position relative to market size.

$FISVBullishLow confidence
Context

Burry purchased Fiserv at $47.55.

Expected impact

Limited impact.

Evidence & confidence

Minor position, not a catalyst.

$PLTRNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Burry covered half of his short on Palantir at $107.15, keeping puts.

Expected impact

Possible short-cover rally.

Evidence & confidence

Partial unwind signals mixed view.

$BABABearishLow confidence
Context

Burry sold Alibaba for tax-loss reasons, planning to rebuy later.

Expected impact

Short-term downside risk.

Evidence & confidence

Only a sell, not a new buying catalyst.

Market effects

Tech and fintech stocks may see modest buying interest from Burry's moves.

Asia tech equities could benefit as Burry highlights capital flow to Korea and Japan.

High-profile investor activity can influence sentiment across global tech sector.

Counterpoint

Burry's bullish stance may be overly optimistic given recent price declines.

Key entities

  • Michael Burry

    Investor and hedge fund manager.

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