Behind the Balance Sheet

#15 The Short Seller

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Oct 20, 2022
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ANECDOTE

From Bullish to Bearish

  • Carson Block's father, a bullish analyst, inspired his short-selling career.
  • Block realized his skeptical nature could be profitable after his first short report went viral.
INSIGHT

Short Selling Challenges

  • Short selling can be futile, demanding extensive work for minimal returns.
  • One must tolerate pain and not overreact to daily stock fluctuations.
INSIGHT

Journalist Investor vs. Fundamental Short Seller

  • Activist short sellers, or "journalist investors," expose company deceptions.
  • Unlike fundamental short sellers, they focus on present deceit, not future performance.
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