Mark Cuban Made a Fortune Shorting Yahoo Stock

Mark Cuban Made a Fortune Shorting Yahoo Stock

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The transcript discusses the speaker's foresight in selling Yahoo stock before its decline, highlighting their experience with market cycles and hedging strategies. Initially, the speaker faced a significant financial loss due to a hedge that failed, but they later recovered by selling covered calls and buying puts on Yahoo stock, ultimately achieving financial success.

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What factors contributed to the decision to sell Yahoo stock?

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How did the speaker hedge their investments after selling their Yahoo stock?

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What was the outcome of the hedge that the speaker initially made?

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What strategy did the speaker use to manage their Yahoo stock after the initial sale?

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What was the significance of the puts that the speaker bought on Yahoo stock?

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