James Clunie, CFA, ASIP, a fund management director at Jupiter Asset Management, manages an absolute return fund with a global long/short investment mandate. In this brief interview, he discusses the role of shorting in the price discovery process, what makes a stock an attractive candidate for shorting, and the risks associated with the practice.
 
 
The Take 15 Series is a series of short interviews with leading practitioners on timely topics focused on the investment profession.