Madam, I agree with your "investment banking" argument but have...

Madam,
I agree with your "investment banking" argument but have to side with Vinn , Antibody on common sense / motive argument.

I understand that shorts selling is legal &  “genuine ” (genuine for the highly savvy & sophisticated ) - but outside the financial markets....my question is where can you sell something that you don’t own ?
Is it logical to be able to sell something that you don’t own ?

Can you sell a house, a car, a painting, jewellery, diamonds or furniture that you do not own ? Why don't landowners in a new sub division with 5,000 lots (new land just been given the green lights) , lend these lots to investors that don't own the land but can sell it - why dosent this happen ?

Because they own ALL the 5,000 lots so nothing to be gained ? Do get my mum & dad investors drift ? Unfortunately commercial mum & dad logic does not always apply in the financial markets.

Still ..it provides opportunity for long termers as well.
My opinion only.
Please DYOR.