Short Seller Who Foresaw Valeant Crash Now Bets on Tesla Drop

Short Seller Who Foresaw Valeant Crash Now Bets on Tesla Drop

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The video discusses Fahmy Kadir's investment history, highlighting her profitable bet against Valiant and her current short position in Tesla. It covers her critical view of Tesla's financials, particularly its accounts payable. The video also delves into the SEC settlement with Elon Musk, his reaction on Twitter, and the ongoing debate about short selling. Finally, it explores Tesla's future prospects, focusing on production issues and the Model 3's demand.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Fahmy Kadir and what is her current position regarding Tesla?

A Tesla executive supporting the company's growth

A financial analyst with a long position in Tesla

A short seller critical of Tesla's financial health

An SEC official overseeing Tesla's compliance

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What financial issue does Fahmy Kadir highlight about Tesla?

Lack of investor interest

Overproduction of vehicles

High accounts payable compared to cash

Excessive cash reserves

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the theory about Elon Musk's actions according to David Einhorn?

Musk is planning to sell Tesla

Musk is attempting to get himself fired

Musk is aiming to merge with another company

Musk is trying to increase Tesla's stock price

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is Elon Musk's response to the short sellers' concerns?

He believes Tesla will be profitable soon

He is indifferent to their opinions

He agrees with their assessment

He plans to shut down Tesla

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What topic did Elon Musk engage in a debate about recently?

The future of electric vehicles

The legality of short selling

The benefits of renewable energy

The role of social media in business