The Joe Walker Podcast

The Legendary, Fraud-Sniffing Short Seller - Marc Cohodes

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May 24, 2018
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ADVICE

Generalist Approach

  • Be a generalist by connecting knowledge from different fields.
  • Focus on source books for high-quality information, and develop a specialty.
ANECDOTE

Data Access Systems Loss

  • Marc Cohodes's first big investment loss was in Data Access Systems, a fraudulent company.
  • This experience taught him the importance of thorough due diligence to avoid frauds.
INSIGHT

Short Selling Explained

  • Short selling involves borrowing, selling, and repurchasing an asset.
  • The goal is to profit from a price decline, exemplified by Cohodes's cow analogy.
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