There are easier ways to make money than shorting stocks. That’s because betting stocks will fall is inherently harder than betting stocks will rise. It’s like running a marathon in fancy dress. Not everyone is cut out for it. At a talk in 2015 by Daniel Yu, the founder of famed short-seller Gotham City Research, I was struck that short sellers seem to have a cussed personality type.  A short seller needs the fortitude to hold tight while their positions are underwater. They need a big appetite for risk. More than anything they need to be disagreeable, in the sense…

Join The Currency

INTRODUCTORY OFFER: Full annual membership for just €200.

Don’t miss out on what is going on with our daily unique stories from our team of skilled journalists and insightful commentators.

Members of The Currency get full access to over 4,000 exclusive interviews, investigations, and analysis, plus over 460 podcasts.

Annual membership is just €200 for the first year, a saving of €100.

Or try The Currency for the first month for a special introductory rate of €5, a saving of €20.

Cancel at any time.

To become a member today click here.