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The video discusses the impact of the GameStop event on short selling, highlighting how many long-short managers stopped shorting single names. It explores the ebb and flow of market trends and how fund managers handle short books with discretion. The speaker emphasizes transparency in their approach, contrasting it with traditional short sellers who prefer discretion, especially when dealing with large allocators.

What impact did GameStop have on long short managers' strategies?

How do fund managers typically handle client discretion regarding short selling?

Why might some funds avoid accepting money from certain sovereign wealth funds?

What is the general attitude of traditional short sellers towards their investment strategies?

What are the implications of being discreet in the short selling market?