I have 45 “live” short positions, which I’ve broken into three equal chunks this weekend. As always, click on any image for a big version. I have zoomed in on what I consider the most germane portion of history.

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I have 45 “live” short positions, which I’ve broken into three equal chunks this weekend. As always, click on any image for a big version. I have zoomed in on what I consider the most germane portion of history.
BlackRock has been moving to redefine its identity from a firm focused on index investing to a firm that emphasizes ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) investing. However, one organization argues that this move is less about doing something good for investors and more about enabling BlackRock to charge more in management fees.
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