Michael Burry is an American investor and hedge fund manager, best known for his pivotal role in predicting the 2007-2008 financial crisis. He founded Scion Capital in 2000, focusing on value investing strategies. Burry became notable for his analysis of the subprime mortgage market, recognizing that many of the securities tied to these mortgages were overvalued. He made significant profits by betting against these securities, a move that revealed his deep understanding of financial...