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Ep.123 Real Conversations: Steve Clapham, Founder, Behind the Balance Sheet → How to Spot the Next Big Fraud

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Navigating Financial Frauds and Short Selling

This chapter explores the challenges of short selling and detecting fraud in the stock market, drawing on personal experiences and notable case studies like Wirecard. The discussion underscores the significance of education in fraud prevention and the difficulties hedge funds face with deceptive yet credible companies. Emphasizing the importance of numerical data over persuasive narratives, the chapter highlights the complexities of financial analysis and the necessity of thorough engagement with critical documents like 10-K forms.

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