Legendary investor Carl Icahn on valuations, strategy

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn joined CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Thursday to share his investment outlook and stock strategy.

In this extensive interview, the hedge fund titan took a cautious tone on stocks, pointing to stretched valuations and risks around global market factors such as China's faltering economy.

Other topics include:

  • If he would consider a potential nomination to become U.S. Treasury secretary based on comments from presidential candidate Donald Trump.
  • His views on the upcoming U.S. election.
  • Stock market valuations and some of the biggest risks the market faces.
  • China and how it could influence the performance of global stocks.
  • His latest views on mega-large companies like Apple, a holding he recently liquidated.
  • Whether bearish bets by fellow hedge fund manager George Soros have any merit.

The broadcast interview is only available in its entirety here to CNBC PRO subscribers.