Michael Burry Warns on SOX Index Similarities to 2000 Bubble

Published on 5/8/2026

Michael Burry Warns on SOX Index Similarities to 2000 Bubble

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Michael Burry highlighted a resemblance between current stock market behavior and the dot-com bubble's final months. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) increased over 10% this week, bringing its year-to-date gains to 65%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 reached a record high, even as consumer sentiment hit a record low. Burry noted that stocks seem disconnected from traditional economic indicators, warning that this trend could signal a potential correction similar to 2000.