Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
4-6-2016
Contents
Short interest has been high even though the market has recovered significantly. In fact, in the wake of the recovery, short sellers have increased their positions. If they are correct, we could see a market pullback. Their short positions, however, create a large "sideline" demand, which has actually made market moves more positive in the wake of neutral news (due to short covering). See article here, Yahoo/Bloomberg.
Recommended Citation
Dolvin, Steven D., "Short Interest at High Levels" (2016). All Chapters. 163.
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/jmdallchapters/163