# Why Shorting All-Time Highs Will Bankrupt You

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Podcast: [How to Trade Stocks and Options Podcast with OVTLYR Live](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-trade-stocks-and-options-podcast-with-ovtlyr-live-406460)
Published: 2026-05-07T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-uhl/episodes/Why-Shorting-All-Time-Highs-Will-Bankrupt-You-e3iv7f5
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## Resource

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