Fahmi Quadir built a reputation as one of Wall Street's most formidable short-sellers, earning the moniker 'the Assassin' for her aggressive bets against fraudulent companies. As founder and CIO of Safkhet Capital, she carved out a niche hunting down corporate deception through deep forensic analysis.

The short-selling process mirrors investigative journalism, according to Quadir. Both require digging through financial statements and uncovering stories that companies would rather keep hidden. This approach led to her most famous victories, including prescient short positions against Wirecard AG and Valeant Pharmaceuticals before those companies collapsed.

Speaking at Bloomberg's live show in London at Wilton's Music Hall, Quadir discussed the personal and professional challenges of short-selling. The strategy requires significant capital, patience, and thick skin as short-sellers often face intense pushback from targeted companies and their supporters.

Her track record demonstrates why short-sellers matter to market integrity. By exposing fraud and inflated valuations, investors like Quadir help correct mispriced securities and protect retail investors from potential losses. The podcast offers rare insight into a strategy most portfolio managers avoid.