Jim Chanos: The Fall of Tech Body Shops

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When it comes to spotting market illusions, Jim Chanos has made a career out of betting against them. Speaking at the 2025 Forbes Iconoclast Summit, the legendary short-seller didn’t hold back. “It’s been a great day for you. Given what’s going on with Tesla. I know you’re short Tesla.” His … Read More

Jim Chanos: How Passive Investing Broke Capitalism’s Signaling Mechanism

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In a recent interview with Bloomberg, legendary short-seller Jim Chanos delivered a sobering assessment of today’s financial markets, warning investors about unchecked speculation, political volatility, and the hidden dangers of disruptive technologies like AI. Known for his skepticism, Chanos cautioned that the current environment resembles past bubbles—where promises overshadow reality—and … Read More

Jim Chanos: “Being Short With A Good Short Seller Who’s Producing Nominally Minor Positive Returns In A Bull Market Enables You To Be More Long”

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One of our favorite Jim Chanos interviews is one he did with FT Alphachatterbox in which he explained how short selling provides ‘long-side’ investors with an insurance policy saying: “Being short with a good short seller who’s producing nominally minor positive returns in a bull market enables you to be … Read More