Eisman Is Short Zillow, Says It's Entered a `Terrible Business'

Eisman Is Short Zillow, Says It's Entered a `Terrible Business'

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The transcript discusses common investment mistakes, focusing on the concept of shorting companies, particularly Zillow. It analyzes Zillow's business model and the challenges it faces, including its capital-intensive strategy. The discussion also covers how investors respond to short touts in the media and evaluates the current market conditions, comparing them to past economic bubbles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the first section regarding shorting stocks?

A short position in a multinational corporation

A large short position in a tech company

A small short position in a fashion company

A short position in a real estate company

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is being shorted in the second section?

Facebook

Neuberger Berman

Amazon

Zillow

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on Zillow's new business venture?

It is a risk-free business

It is a cyclical and low-margin business

It is a stable business

It is a high-margin business

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest is more important than stock multiples in market evaluation?

Understanding market cycles

Focusing on short-term gains

Investing in real estate

Predicting the next big tech company

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what did not cause the Internet bubble to burst?

Stocks becoming too expensive

A sudden market crash

A lack of investor interest

Government intervention