Goldman Says Hedge Funds Add Record Shorts on US Stocks in Rout

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-19T03:25:37+00:00

Hedge funds reached a record high in short positions on US stocks, surpassing long buys two-to-one, driven by concerns over AI disrupting business models, according to Goldman Sachs data from late January to early February.

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2026-02-19 03:25:37

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Hedge funds significantly increased their short positions on US stocks last week, reaching a record high according to Goldman Sachs data. This surge in short selling, which outpaced long buys two-to-one, was driven by concerns over artificial intelligence’s potential disruption to business models. The data from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. prime brokerage team covers the period from January 30 to February 5.

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