Part 1

The Short Selling Game

In this first part, you'll build the conceptual foundation every short seller needs. We'll start by demystifying how the stock market game actually works, then dismantle the classic myths that hold most traders back from the short side. By the end of this part, you'll understand the two fundamental long/short methodologies — absolute and relative — and be ready to build on them throughout the rest of the book.

This part of the book includes the following chapters:

• , The Stock Market Game
• , 10 Classic Myths About Short Selling
• , Long/Short Methodologies: Absolute and Relative