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Sold Short : Uncovering Deception in the Markets

by Manuel P. Asensio, Jack Barth
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Expose of short-selling fraud and deceit.

The book could be valuable for those who are interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of the stock market, and how short-selling can play a role in exposing fraudulent practices. Asensio's personal experience and anecdotes make for an engaging read, while his techniques for mitigating risk can be helpful for investors. Readers should be aware that Asensio is a controversial figure, and may not necessarily agree with all of his practices or beliefs.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Sold Short : Uncovering Deception in the Markets

by Manuel P. Asensio, Jack Barth
$11.90 Now $5.90 Save 50%
ISBN: 9780471383383
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $79.80
Authors: Manuel P. Asensio, Jack Barth
Publisher: Wiley
Date of Publication: 2001-04-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development, Economics
Related Topics: Business, Personal Development, Finance, Technology, Society
Goodreads rating: 3.5
(rated by 26 readers)

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A revealing expose by one of today's most successful and controversial speculatorsShort-selling, or betting on a drop in the price of a stock, has been described by its many opponents as everything from shady to downright evil. And no one today personifies the practice better than short-seller extraordinaire Manuel Asensio. Though he has been branded in the press as a market saboteur, Asensio staunchly defends his practices, claiming that, above all, he is out to expose rampant fraud being perpetrated by unscrupulous stock promoters. Is Asensio a "Minion of Satan" as they say in the online chat rooms, or is he really a misunderstood guardian angel of free market capitalism? In this tell-all account, Asensio offers readers a lively narrative, peppered with unforgettable anecdotes such as the story of why he shorted Diana, General Nutrition, Solv-Ex, Turbodyne, and many other high-profile stocks. And he arms investors with proven techniques for reducing the inherent risks of short-selling while maximizing returns. Clearly, Asensio invites both praise and criticism, but his methodology works, and Sold Short is a compelling and fascinating read about this often mysterious side of the market--and one of the most controversial individuals behind it.Manuel Asensio (New York, NY) is founder and Chairman of Asensio & Co., Inc. He has over twenty years of corporate finance and research experience. He has been featured in Business Week, the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Fortune, Forbes, Worth, the New York Times, New York magazine, and the New Republic, among other leading national and international publications.
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Expose of short-selling fraud and deceit.

The book could be valuable for those who are interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of the stock market, and how short-selling can play a role in exposing fraudulent practices. Asensio's personal experience and anecdotes make for an engaging read, while his techniques for mitigating risk can be helpful for investors. Readers should be aware that Asensio is a controversial figure, and may not necessarily agree with all of his practices or beliefs.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.