What Carson Block Looks for When Shorting a Company

What Carson Block Looks for When Shorting a Company

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The video discusses how companies are identified for analysis, often through various methods such as investor tips or screening processes. It highlights the importance of examining balance sheets to detect potential financial fraud, focusing on asset inflation and cash discrepancies. The video also explains how companies might manipulate financial statements and the need for thorough investigation to uncover hidden debts or forged cash balances.

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What should analysts look for when assessing a company's balance sheet?

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Why are wealth management deposits viewed with skepticism?

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