EP 74: The art of the short – Fidelity International

In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O'Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, chats with Dmitry Solomakhin from Fidelity International. Dmitry unpacks the thinking behind Fidelity's Global Long Short Fund, which uses a contrarian value approach to invest in "unloved companies" they believe are mispriced. The discussion explores Dmitry's disciplined approach to shorting stocks, grounded in rigorous analysis to ensure its aligned with the fund's contrarian philosophy. Paul and Dmitry also examine the inherent risks of shorting, such as volatility and potential losses, and how these are mitigated through thoughtful portfolio construction and diversification. Dmitry shares his perspective on the evolving AI ecosystem, its practical applications, the potential risks associated with the current AI craze, and what it means for his stock selections.