Short selling is here for the long haul

The ethical factor in short selling will remain a contentious issue. As always, it pays to be a discerning investor at all times.  

SHORT selling is likely to remain a significant aspect of Bursa Malaysia although detractors say it encourages market manipulation and facilitates profiteering from other investors’ misfortunes. Despite the misgivings, most agree that it is a necessary feature which is common in mature markets.

In general, short selling refers to taking advantage of falling stock prices in order to profit — and is seen as a “natural method” for calming speculators and market manipulators.