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Short Bets Against US Equities Reach Record Highs as Investors Hedge AI Risks

Bloomberg ·
SPY
  • Short interest in the S&P 500 Index has reached nearly 3.79% of free float, the highest level since at least 2010.
  • Bearish sentiment is even more pronounced in the Russell 3000, where short interest has climbed to a record 6.3%.
  • The surge in bearish bets comes as the S&P 500 has gained 18% since late March, fueled largely by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence.

Quotes

“Bearish bets across US stocks are surging to a record in the face of market gains, reflecting anxiety about the staying power of a rally that has seen the S&P 500 jump 18% from late March.”— Geoffrey Morgan

Sources

Short Bets Against US Equities Reach Record Highs as Investors Hedge AI Risks — Heurist Finance