"Lastly, the insinuation that our reporting was potentially crafted to manipulate Zscaler’s stock price is presented without any supporting evidence."
This begs the question, do you own any of the aforementioned names? For the reader, it may be beneficial to disclose to allow a clear view of any bias.
Good question. We write from an intellectual standpoint to learn and to inform, and not from a financial viewpoint, despite covering a topic that is inherently financial. As such, our position or lack there of is immaterial. That being said, we will not financially benefit if the stock takes off or tanks based on our coverage. I hope this answers your question.
I'd respectfully disagree. I think disclosing the position (or lack thereof) can change a reader's decision making process on this information, especially as the information can and will create/erode shareholder value. Even if it isn't a stock recommendation, the onus is on the journalist to show the bias as it's virtually impossible (as a reader) to know the bias without a disclosure. Willing to hear a rebuttal as WSJ doesn't disclose after talking about a stock (but CNBC does).
"Lastly, the insinuation that our reporting was potentially crafted to manipulate Zscaler’s stock price is presented without any supporting evidence."
This begs the question, do you own any of the aforementioned names? For the reader, it may be beneficial to disclose to allow a clear view of any bias.
Looking forward to your future content.
Good question. We write from an intellectual standpoint to learn and to inform, and not from a financial viewpoint, despite covering a topic that is inherently financial. As such, our position or lack there of is immaterial. That being said, we will not financially benefit if the stock takes off or tanks based on our coverage. I hope this answers your question.
I'd respectfully disagree. I think disclosing the position (or lack thereof) can change a reader's decision making process on this information, especially as the information can and will create/erode shareholder value. Even if it isn't a stock recommendation, the onus is on the journalist to show the bias as it's virtually impossible (as a reader) to know the bias without a disclosure. Willing to hear a rebuttal as WSJ doesn't disclose after talking about a stock (but CNBC does).
Fair enough. We refuse to be financially pure, only intellectually so.
Haha great quote. Best of luck on growing the stack.