The Secrets of the Short Seller: How the Pros Spot Trouble

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. 

 

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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 

 

Learn more about Lakshmi Ganapathi here https://www.unicusresearch.com/laks-ganapathi 

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