Short Sellers Are Reloading on Nikola, S3 Founder Says

Short Sellers Are Reloading on Nikola, S3 Founder Says

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The video discusses the dynamics of short selling, focusing on the case of Nikola, a company with significant retail investor interest. It highlights the risks and profitability of short selling, especially for institutional investors. The video also explores sector-specific short selling trends, particularly in biotech, and the impact of elections on market volatility. It concludes with a comparison between retail and institutional investors in the context of short selling.

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What concerns were raised about the viability of the product pitched by Nikola to investors?

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How did the retail investor community react to Nikola's stock price decline?

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What was noted about the short selling activity in relation to Tesla's stock performance?

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What factors are influencing the short selling strategies in the biotech sector?

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What role does gold play in the context of market volatility post-election?

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What are the risks associated with short selling that make it more suitable for institutional investors?

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How has the perception of retail investors changed in the context of short selling over the last six months?

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