INDUSTRY S2 Explained: Harper vs Rishi - the FastAid Trade (Gamestop inspired)

The Intensity of a trade between Harper and Rishi in Industry Season 2!
We delve deep into a complex world of high-stakes trading and break down the mechanism of a £1.7bn trade, where Bloom goes short FastAid (similar to the GameStop scenario). We also question the logic behind Harper's aggressive role and if it's legal or realistic!
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KEY FINANCIAL CONCEPTS IN THIS VIDEO
Short vs Long
Hedge Fund
GameStop
Market maker
OTC - Over the Counter Execution
MIFID and best execution
P&L
Block Trades
Bid-Offer Spread
TIMESTAMP
00:00 The Fastaid Trade in Industry Season 2 Episode 6
00:56 The Strategy: Cheating the Trader
01:24 The Trade Execution
03:35 The Aftermath of the Trade
04:29 Understanding the Impact of the Trade
05:22 The Reality of Block Trades for Individual Investors
06:04 Reflections on the Scene and Financial Markets