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...
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