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Jun 2024
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The Texas Stock Exchange + Is Short Sell...

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Scott shares his thoughts on why the new Texas Stock Exchange could be an appealing choice for certain companies. He also explains how it's a symptom of a larger issue: the politicization of everything. Then Scott and Ed break down the role that short sellers have historically played in the market and why the unprecedented bull run of the past 15 years has diminished the strategy’s returns. 


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