If I am long on a particular stock, why would I want to support those that are short when there is nothing in it for me.
If I run a growth fund, I can make money lending stock to short sellers. You want me to do it when it is against my own interests and I get nothing in return.
Not all short sellers are the same. As I said some serve a useful purpose. Others want to destroy growth companies or emerging biotechs. Some short sellers actively target companies trying to develop cancer drugs or other urgently needed therapies. And the best payout they can get are when the companies go bust
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