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Isaac Le Maire (c. 1558 in Antwerp – September 20, 1624 in Egmond aan den Hoef) was a Dutch entrepreneur, investor, and a sizeable shareholder of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). He is best known for his constant strife with the VOC, which ultimately led to the discovery of Cape Horn .
KESTENBAUM: The Dutch government did issue a partial ban on short selling. And Isaac Le Maire was barred from accessing any of his shares. His plan to short the company was a failure.
Oct 23, 2022 · Isaac Le Maire was the world’s first short-seller, but also arguably the first activist investor. While Le Maire undoubtedly had a questionable background, his criticisms of VOC management were warranted.
Jun 3, 2023 · Join us in this episode of 'Legendary Financial Bets' as we go back in time to the 17th century, exploring the story of Isaac Le Maire, a major stockholder i...
Sep 20, 2019 · Isaac Le Maire (c. 1558 in Antwerp – September 20, 1624 in Egmond aan den Hoef) was a Dutch entrepreneur, investor, and a sizeable shareholder of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). He is best known for his constant strife with the VOC, which ultimately led to the discovery of Cape Horn.
The First Short: Isaac Le Maire. Isaac Le Maire was originally on the Dutch East India Co. (VOC) board of directors, but stepped down in 1605 amid controversy. To exact revenge on the VOC, he began a short-selling campaign (i.e. “bear raid”) designed to bring down the company’s share price.
Nov 27, 2020 · Isaac le Maire is the world's first short seller. This blog tells his story and shows the forward contracts used in his famous bear raid.
