How Do You Construct a Short?
The question that separates long-only candidates from long/short candidates.
Walk me through how you build a short position. What makes a good short, and how is the analysis different from a long?
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Variant perception, catalyst mapping, short construction and sizing. 1 question
The question that separates long-only candidates from long/short candidates.
Walk me through how you build a short position. What makes a good short, and how is the analysis different from a long?
Write your answer, get it graded on technical accuracy, completeness and communication, and see exactly which mechanic you missed.
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