Key Takeaways
- Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman believes premium stocks are trading at “extremely cheap” valuations currently
- Microsoft trades at its lowest valuation in ten years; Nvidia shows a discount versus the S&P 500 for the first time since 2012
- Ackman described Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as “stupidly cheap” with 10X return potential
- Michael Burry of “Big Short” fame endorsed Ackman’s perspective, describing the situation as “rare”
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac stock prices have declined over 60% in the last half-year
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman took to social media platform X over the weekend with a message for investors: now is the time to buy while the market sells. The Pershing Square founder argued that the current Middle East situation is “one-sided” and will ultimately “end well for the U.S. and the world.”
Some of the highest quality businesses in the world are trading at extremely cheap prices. Ignore the MSM. One of the most one-sided wars in history that will end well for the U.S. and the world. And we have the potential for a large peace dividend.
One of the best times in a…
— Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) March 30, 2026
The hedge fund manager highlighted several blue-chip companies currently trading at remarkably depressed valuations. [[LINK_START_1]]Microsoft[[LINK_END_1]] has reached its most attractive price-to-earnings ratio in ten years. [[LINK_START_2]]Nvidia[[LINK_END_2]], meanwhile, is trading below the S&P 500’s multiple for the first time in thirteen years, marking the end of a long period of premium valuation.
“One of the best times in a long time to buy quality,” Ackman declared. “Ignore the bears.”
Ackman’s bullish stance comes during a period of heightened uncertainty, with U.S. equity markets experiencing volatility tied to escalating Middle Eastern tensions. Reports suggest President Trump is weighing potential military action targeting either Iran’s uranium stockpiles or key oil infrastructure.
Such actions could trigger significant oil price spikes and exacerbate inflationary pressures. This scenario would complicate the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions and potentially weigh further on investor confidence.
Yet Ackman urged market participants to see through the short-term noise. According to the billionaire investor, geopolitical tensions are creating an attractive entry point rather than justifying an exit from equities.
Mortgage Giants Present 10X Upside, Says Ackman
The Pershing Square chief didn’t stop at tech stocks. He characterized government-sponsored mortgage enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as “stupidly cheap,” projecting they could deliver 10X returns and suggesting the transformation “could happen soon.”
Shares of both mortgage companies have plummeted more than 60% during the previous six months and recently touched their lowest levels in a year.
Ackman has long advocated for restructuring these entities and has reportedly presented reform proposals to the Trump administration.
Michael Burry, the investor famous for forecasting the 2008 financial crisis and featured in “The Big Short,” weighed in directly on Ackman’s commentary. Burry stated he “cannot emphasize enough how rare this is in this market.”
Questions About Ackman’s Timing and Motives
The billionaire is simultaneously preparing to launch a new closed-end fund while taking Pershing Square public in U.S. markets. Industry observers note the fund’s strategy will reportedly concentrate significantly on large-cap technology stocks.
This positioning means Ackman stands to benefit directly from appreciation in tech equity prices. Skeptics suggest his public market commentary may align conveniently with his business objectives.
Nevertheless, market data supports elements of his thesis. Several critical economic indicators are scheduled for release this week that could influence investor sentiment. Tuesday brings the Conference Board’s consumer confidence report. Wednesday features the manufacturing purchasing managers’ index.
The monthly employment report arrives Friday, though crude oil price fluctuations related to Middle East developments may capture more immediate attention from market participants monitoring inflation trends.
As of Sunday, shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue trading near their 52-week lows.
