Butt Quote by Whitney Tilson
“Shorting saved my butt in 2008... Shorting kept me in the game. It generates cash when the market's crashing. And that's what you want when the market's crashing - cash.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Bloomberg TV, 2008
Short selling provides liquidity and profit when markets decline, protecting portfolios.
In simple terms: Shorting makes money in falling markets.
Key Takeaway
Use short positions to hedge downturns.
Themes
risk management
investment strategy
market cycles
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
financial
strategic
When to use this quote
- portfolio protection
- market crash
- trading tactics
Key Concepts
short selling
hedging
cash flow
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when to short?
- What safeguards do you use?
A Different Perspective
Shorting can amplify losses if not managed.
