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The Wizards of Short-Selling

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The Wizards of Short-Selling

By Ricky McRoskey

Imagine all all-star team where all the members play short. From the Stock Market Crash of 1929 to today, some investors have had the prescience—or luck—to bet on downturns in economies, financial markets, or individual equities before they happen. They've been labeled everything from financial detectives to contrarians to saboteurs, and these investors have proven the adage that in any market, there is always someone making money. The following is a list of notable short sellers who have made—and profited from—some remarkable bearish bets: