What is the primary reason society tends to distrust short sellers?
A Short Explanation of Short Selling (feat. @ThePlainBagel)

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They invest in failing companies.
They often make large profits.
They only operate in the stock market.
They can create downward pressure on a company.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of Yannick and Tulips International, what is the initial step Yannick takes to short sell the stock?
He opens a margin account with a brokerage.
He buys shares from the market.
He sells his own shares.
He waits for the stock price to drop.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to Yannick's investment if the stock price of Tulips International rises to $300 per share?
He makes a profit.
He breaks even.
He gains more shares.
He incurs a loss.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is short selling considered riskier than traditional investing?
It can result in losses greater than the initial investment.
It is illegal in most countries.
It requires more initial capital.
It is only available to professional investors.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unethical practice did Isaac Lemare engage in after shorting the Dutch East India Company stock?
He invested in a competing company.
He sold his shares at a higher price.
He spread false rumors about the company.
He bought more shares.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a 'short squeeze' as seen in the GameStop incident?
A strategy to lower the stock price.
A rapid increase in stock price due to short sellers buying back shares.
A decrease in stock price due to market manipulation.
A method to increase short selling profits.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should investors consider before engaging in short selling?
The legality of short selling in their country.
The risks and their familiarity with investing tools.
The ethical implications of their actions.
The potential for unlimited gains.
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