All about Short Selling: The Easy Way to Get Started (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780071759342)

Win the high-stakes game of short selling!

Short selling is growing in popularity--and for good reason. A smart shorting strategy can yield impressive profits while decreasing portfolio risk.

All About Short Selling reveals what you need to excel in this exciting form of trading--without making the classic "beginner's" mistakes. An expert in the field, Tom Taulli provides a comprehensive game plan for playing--and winning--the short-selling game.

Avoiding complicated theories and overly technical explanations, All About Short Selling focuses only on what you need to know, including:

• The benefits of short selling--from decreased overall portfolio risk to increased returns in tough markets
• Tips for analyzing balance sheets, income statements, and cash-flow statements
• Techniques for managing and evaluating a portfolio that includes shorted investments