Bill Gates has made $2.3B on a former Michael Burry favorite

Bill Gates has reportedly made about $2.3 billion on a stock that was once a major Michael Burry favorite.
The contrast highlights how two high-profile investors can reach very different outcomes from the same underlying company depending on entry point, holding period and thesis.
Large gains like this are often less about predicting short-term price action and more about staying exposed to a business while fundamentals compound.
The story is another reminder that timing and position duration can matter as much as the original investment idea.