Lakshmi Ganapathi from Unicus Research dives deep into the world of short selling, sharing expert insights on spotting potential shorts. She discusses notable case studies like Stellantis, emphasizing how management quality and market conditions influence investment decisions. The conversation covers the solar industry, with a focus on SolarEdge and Enphase, while highlighting the impacts of political changes on stock volatility. Ganapathi also warns against cult stocks, stressing the necessity for thorough research and a cautious approach in the ever-shifting market landscape.
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Key Factors in Short Selling
Effective short selling targets structural issues like bad management and unscalable products.
Focus research on business model problems and management quality for strong short theses.
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Airline CEO's Dangerous Directive
An airline CEO downplayed safety, instructing staff not to ground planes even if engines failed.
This fraudulent management approach contributed to the firm recommending the airline as a short.
insights INSIGHT
Stimulus Effects on Auto Industry
Government stimulus boosted car demand, but led to poor quality as manufacturers rushed production.
When subsidies ended, the automotive market faced oversupply and weakening demand, hurting companies like Stellantis.
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In this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman interviews Lakshmi Ganapathi from Unicus Research, focusing on the intricacies of short selling and the factors that contribute to identifying potential shorts. They discuss various case studies, including Stellantis in the automotive sector and SolarEdge and Enphase in the solar industry, highlighting the importance of management quality, market conditions, and political influences. The conversation concludes with valuable lessons learned in short selling, emphasizing the need for thorough research and caution against cult stocks.
00:00 Introduction to Boutique Research and Shorts
02:36 Identifying Shorts: Key Factors
05:50 Case Study: Stellantis and the Automotive Market
16:40 Solar Industry Shorts: SolarEdge and Enphase
28:00 First Solar: Political and Economic Influences
32:30 Lessons Learned in Short Selling
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