Steve Eisman's skepticism proved to be wellfounded from "summary" of The Big Short by Michael Lewis
In the years leading up to the financial crisis of 2008, Steve Eisman had grown increasingly skeptical of the stability of the housing market. His skepticism was not based on mere speculation or gut feeling - it was rooted in a deep understanding of the complex financial instruments that were being used to package and sell subprime mortgages. Eisman was one of the few investors who took the time to truly understand the underlying risks of these mortgage-backed securities. While others were caught up in the euphoria of the housing boom, he saw the cracks forming beneath the surface. He saw how the mortgage industry was rife with fraud and how the ratings agencies were failing to accurately assess the risk o...
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