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Short selling has gone mainstream. Inspired by the noisy success of activist short sellers, amateur investors are now trying this highly risky strategy themselves.
They’re aided by a slew of new trading apps making it possible to short a stock or currency in seconds.
Peter Roscoe is a YouTube investing vlogger who’s experienced the highs and lows of short selling.
We also hear from the UK boss of trading app E-Toro – who says shorting has exploded on the platform.
Producer: Ciaran Tracey
Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Published on Monday, 23rd October 2023.
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