Key Takeaways
- • Douglas Emmett (DEI) ranks as the most-shorted REIT among U.S. mid-, large-, and mega-cap REITs with a market capitalization above $2 billion, with short interest at 19.10%.
- • Short interest across the sector was concentrated in office and hotel property owners, according to Seeking Alpha's analysis.
- • Telecom tower, data center, and industrial REITs were among the least-shorted names, with American Tower (AMT) ranking lowest on the list.
- • The short-interest rankings offer a snapshot of market positioning toward REIT sub-sectors as of early November 2026.
Summary
Douglas Emmett, Inc. (DEI) topped Seeking Alpha's ranking of the most-shorted real estate investment trusts with market capitalizations above $2 billion, with short interest standing at 19.10%, according to the report published November 2, 2026. The list covers U.S. mid-, large-, and mega-cap REITs.
The article notes that short interest was highest among office and hotel property owners, reflecting investor skepticism toward sectors that have faced pressure from structural and cyclical headwinds. Office-focused names such as SL Green (SLG) and hotel-focused names including Park Hotels & Resorts (PK), Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHR), and Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB) appeared among the tickers referenced in the coverage.
At the other end of the spectrum, telecom tower, data center, and industrial REITs were among the least-shorted stocks. American Tower (AMT) ranked lowest on the list. Other tickers referenced in the article include Equinix (EQIX), Digital Realty (DLR), Prologis (PLD), and LXP Industrial Trust (LXP), which fall within the data center and industrial categories.
The rankings reflect short positioning rather than fundamental valuation, and the article does not provide a detailed breakdown of the underlying drivers behind each short position.
The article notes that short interest was highest among office and hotel property owners, reflecting investor skepticism toward sectors that have faced pressure from structural and cyclical headwinds. Office-focused names such as SL Green (SLG) and hotel-focused names including Park Hotels & Resorts (PK), Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHR), and Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB) appeared among the tickers referenced in the coverage.
At the other end of the spectrum, telecom tower, data center, and industrial REITs were among the least-shorted stocks. American Tower (AMT) ranked lowest on the list. Other tickers referenced in the article include Equinix (EQIX), Digital Realty (DLR), Prologis (PLD), and LXP Industrial Trust (LXP), which fall within the data center and industrial categories.
The rankings reflect short positioning rather than fundamental valuation, and the article does not provide a detailed breakdown of the underlying drivers behind each short position.
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