The History of Short Selling

When two billionaires go to war, billions are made — and lost.

In this video, we dive into the wild world of short selling: where it started, how it works, and the biggest battles ever fought on Wall Street.

From the origins of short selling in the 1600s to the brutal clash between Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn, and the chaotic GameStop short squeeze, we'll break down why short selling is so risky — and why it can lead to unlimited losses.

If you want to understand how fortunes are made (and destroyed) betting against companies, this video is for you.