Why Lending Your Shares to ‘Evil’ Short Sellers Could Be the Smartest Move You Make This Year

Why Lending Your Shares to ‘Evil’ Short Sellers Could Be the Smartest Move You Make This Year

Ever wondered if your fund manager is secretly passing your shares to those pesky short sellers hoping your stocks will tank? It’s like lending your prized baseball card to a rival who’s betting it’ll lose its value — sounds wild, right? But here’s the kicker: should you really be losing sleep over this? I get asked this all the time, and honestly, the answer might surprise you. Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of share lending, the hidden dance between longs and shorts, and why this seemingly “evil” practice might just be part of a healthy market puzzle. Ready to challenge what you thought you knew? Buckle up. LEARN MORE


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Your fund manager may be lending your shares to people who are betting that those shares will fall. People often ask me if this share lending is something they should be worried about?

My answer:

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