Here's your summary from Carson Block on Investment Environment, BXMT Short (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1khZEB-5cJE) on the Bloomberg Television channel:

### TLDR:

Short selling environment is challenging due to passive fund flows, lack of investor demand, and regulatory scrutiny.

### Key Points:

1. Passive fund flows are driving stock prices, making it difficult for short sellers to profit.

2. Investor demand for short sellers is low, with many investors unwilling to pay for insurance against market downturns.

3. Regulatory scrutiny and political demonization of short sellers may lead to a shrinking short selling industry.

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