Hedge funds have sharply increased their short positions on European equities, reflecting concerns over the economic impact of the ongoing war in Iran, according to a report by the Financial Times citing data from Breakout Point.
The figures show that short disclosures on European-listed stocks approached 12,000 in the first quarter of 2026, marking the highest level since mandatory short disclosure rules were introduced in 2012. These filings, triggered when a short reaches 0.5% of a company’s...
Continue Reading
Sign up for FREE to read the full article and access 148K+ alternative investment headlines.
Alternative Investment News