How Short Selling Works

Short selling lets investors bet against a stock, profiting when it falls in price, but how exactly does a short work? We'll discuss the process and the risks it entails in today's video!

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This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. Richard Coffin is not registered to provide investment advice and as such does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers.

[ThePlainBagel]

What are some companies you've thought about shorting? Knowing the risks, would you go through with it? Let me know!

[jahjoeka]

I should start shorting because every stock i pick goes down.

[samuelm]

Headcount: who's here after $GME??

[NickWright]

By far the best breakdown of shorting on YouTube.

[muhammadwaqas]

You could lose an infinite amount of money THEORETICALLY. Looks like the guys at reddit are really testing that theory.

[rasdan]

2008 : The Big Short
2021 : The MEME Short

[krusz]

Had to come watch this during the current $GME short

[Geyservillespeedshop]

POV you're here because of GME and wallstreet bets

[itsGuy]

I bought a stock that was going up, the moment I bought it, it has been going down for 2 weeks straight.. lol.. if I owned funeral homes, humans would become immortal

[blongshanks]

This was literally the best description of short selling I’ve heard on YouTube. Finally, someone with a simple explanation with great animations included. Thank you!

[nO_dNAL]

The one thing I struggled with was how you can "borrow" shares and sell them, and this video covers it VERY briefly, but more thoroughly than any other source I've found. Basically it's like taking out a loan but in the form of shares, as I understand it

[ChrisInvests]

Shorting stocks can be lucrative but it offers limited profit with unlimited losses 🤷‍♂️

[reallauradee]

I'm lost. I need to watch this 10 more times.

[chasepetty]

Who’s watching this after GameStop stock blew up

[savvyrb]

Finally I understand how a short works! Great job keeping it simple. Thanks you so much!

[rooroo]

Perfect explanation. So many videos out there telling you how to press buttons on a computer, rather than explaining the whole process in its essence.

[akira]

Came here to understand whats going on with Gamestop's stock. LOL

[giese]

One of the better videos I have watched regarding shorting still surprises me how many people have not watched The Big Short. Keep up the great content!

[billl]

One of the best explanations of short selling that I have seen on YouTube. I think I’ll stick with long positions and sleep better at night. Thank you plain bagel!

[obrianpalmer]

The Hedge funds that are shorting AMC needs to watch this... I don't think they understand the trouble they're in🦍🚀