"[T]he act of short-selling supplies a critical support to the capital markets.... By paying attention to the short interest in publicly-traded companies, securities analysts can get a better idea of the true value of those stocks.... [T]here are situations when it does make sense to sell short that are consistent with one's fiduciary duty. Still, the dangers are there and it's best to proceed into this financial minefield only with the most expert of advice."

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