S3's Sloan Sees a 'Big Pickup' in Small-Cap Shorts

The video discusses market trends, focusing on inflation and its impact on business models. It highlights the rise in short selling, particularly in small cap stocks, and the influence of ESG factors. The potential of cryptocurrencies and decentralized internet is explored, along with the regulatory aspects of short selling.

What trend is observed in the market regarding short selling?

• Increase in short selling in small cap stocks

• Decrease in short selling in small cap stocks

• Increase in short selling in large cap stocks

• No change in short selling trends

How has the performance of short selling in small cap stocks compared to large cap stocks over the last 30 days?

• Large cap stocks have outperformed

• Small cap stocks have underperformed

• Small cap stocks have outperformed

• Both have performed equally

Which sector has seen the best performing shorts according to the discussion?

• Technology

• Finance

• Healthcare

• ESG

What is a significant factor attracting short sellers to Beyond Meat?

• Lack of competition

• Increased competition

• Stable stock prices

• High market share

What potential impact could the Internet Computer have if successful?

• Increase in traditional cloud services

• Stabilization of meme stocks

• Decrease in cryptocurrency usage

• Dethroning of major cloud service providers

What is a challenge mentioned in shorting decentralized business models?

• Limited market size

• Lack of understanding

• Centralization of activities

• High regulation

What role does short selling play in the context of regulation?

• It is a substitute for regulation

• It has no impact on regulation

• It is a direct form of regulation

• It complicates regulation