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Tom Hougaard & David Capablanca on Conference in Los Angeles (Tickets in Show Notes)

Sep 6, 2025
Tom Hougaard and David Capablanca share thrilling insights about an upcoming trading conference in Los Angeles, featuring renowned speakers and breathtaking city views. They reflect on past adventures along the Pacific Coast and the excitement of exploring celebrity homes. The duo discusses the evolving landscape of short selling, highlighting competition and regulatory impacts that traders must navigate. Their enthusiasm for trading and the spirit of connection in the city makes for an engaging dialogue filled with valuable perspectives.
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ANECDOTE

Broker Misconception About Shorting Small Caps

  • Early on I called a broker who mistakenly told me short-selling small caps was illegal.
  • Back then only a few brokers had borrow availability, making it a niche inefficiency to exploit.
ANECDOTE

Fast-Tracked Short-Selling Journey

  • In 2016 I focused exclusively on short selling to speed up my learning and edge development.
  • I front-loaded study hours and habits to compress decades of experience into a few years.
INSIGHT

Competition Grew After 2020

  • Short-selling became more competitive after 2020 as retail volume and brokers expanded access.
  • More competition and institutional interest make the space harder but potentially more lucrative for the skilled few.
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