Jim Chanos Isn’t Done Shorting—He’s Just Doing It Smarter | The Acquirer's Multiple®

Jim Chanos Isn’t Done Shorting—He’s Just Doing It Smarter | The Acquirer's Multiple®

Jim Chanos may have stepped away from managing a hedge fund, but make no mistake—he’s still in the fight. During his recent interview with CNBC he said “We’re still slinging research. Still looking at companies.” He added, “We’re still recommending, shorting stocks personally and recommending clients do it. But again, on a hedge basis as insurance.” That word—insurance—is important. Chanos isn’t out to blow up anyone’s portfolio. He’s using shor…