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Safkhet Capital Chief Discusses Short Selling and Korea Investment Focus

The founder of Safkhet Capital described her past short positions and a new long position in Korea during a podcast interview. She linked the moves to what she called a current period of increased fraud activity.

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1 source·May 26, 11:00 PM(2 days ago)·1m read
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The founder and chief investment officer of Safkhet Capital discussed her short-selling record and a new long position in a recent podcast appearance. She earned the nickname "the Assassin" after short-selling Wirecard AG and Valeant. The positions were highlighted as part of her investment approach.

She also explained a shift to a long position focused on Korea. The discussion covered both past short positions and the rationale for the new long exposure.

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Safkhet Capital founder
Interviewed on Odd Lots podcast
Short positions
Wirecard AG and Valeant
New long position
Korea, unrelated to AI

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PublishedMay 26, 2026, 11:00 PM
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