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8.5% Drop in Industrial Stocks: Short Sellers Bet Big

In December, short sellers significantly increased their bets against the S&P 500 industrial sector. The S&P 500 Industrial ETF (NYSEARCA:XLI) experienced a notable decline, losing nearly 8.5% of its value during the month. By the end of December, the average short interest rate in S&P 500 industrials had rebounded, reflecting a growing skepticism among investors about the sector’s near-term performance.

Source: seekingalpha.com

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