Short-Selling Momentum

Pessimism rises in February, creating short-selling momentum.

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Pessimism was on the march in February, creating short-selling momentum, as many long-short equity funds increased their net short positions amid the escalating negative market sentiment. Dedicated short-sellers faced a tougher task, as many long-short managers, most of them net long, piled into many of their trades.

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