Michael Burry's Book Recommendations

Michael Burry is an American investor, hedge fund manager, and physician who gained widespread recognition for his prescient prediction of the subprime mortgage crisis, which he detailed in his now-famous bet against the housing market. This bold move was chronicled in Michael Lewis's bestselling book "The Big Short," and later adapted into an Oscar-winning film of the same name. Burry founded the hedge fund Scion Capital, which he ran from 2000 to 2008, generating substantial profits for his investors. Beyond his investment acumen, Burry is known for his deep analytical approach and his contributions to financial literature through various articles and public commentary. His work continues to influence and inspire both financial professionals and enthusiasts.

Books in the Collection

Atlas Shrugged

Ayn Rand

Guns, Germs, and Steel

Jared Diamond

Against the Gods

Peter L. Bernstein

Security Analysis: Sixth Edition, Foreword by Warren Buffett

Benjamin Graham, David Dodd

You Can Be a Stock Market Genius

Joel Greenblatt

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