NOTICE: You should assume that we have a position (long or short) in one or more of the securities of a Covered Issuer (and/or options, swaps, and other derivatives related to one or more of these securities), and therefore stand to realize significant gains in the event that the prices of either equity or debt securities of a Covered Issuer decline or appreciate.
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In this section you will find our research reports on our best short selling ideas. These reports include all the research and analysis that lead us to believe the companies in the reports are primed for disasterous financial results, highly dilutive financing, or otherwise highly unfavorable developments. Keep in mind that we may (and likely do) hold positions in any of the companies in the reports, and may change these positions at any time without notice.
You will also find our short report summaries. These are one paragraph summaries of each short report published by a handful of institutional short sellers we hold in high regard. The purpose of these summaries is so you may more quickly and easily monitor these reports.
(Underperformance vs. S&P 500 is good)
The chart above is intended to simulate the aggregate performance of short selling ideas posted on this site since 2024. Each idea receives an equal allocation based on the total number of ideas posted and not closed at the time. The portfolio is rebalanced at the begining of each month as well as whenever a new short idea is published. Tracking positions are opened and closed at the daily closing prices of the stocks on the closest trading day on or after the day the corresponding reports are published.
Important Disclaimer: The performance shown above is hypothetical and for illustrative purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The returns shown do not represent actual returns that would have been achieved by an investor, as they do not account for transaction costs, cost of borrow, and other expenses that would reduce returns. Additionally, the timing of entries and exits may differ from what is shown, and the actual performance could vary significantly from these hypothetical results.
Short selling can be incredibly lucrative when done right, but also carries extreme risk. Fortunately, there are methodical techniques in portfolio management that can help manage risk and maximize the success of a short selling strategy.
Watch the video below for an overview of the best practices for managing a short selling portfolio.