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Short selling is one of the most misunderstood strategies in the stock market. Most beginners think making money only means ...

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Hedge funds are increasing their short bets against software stocks, contributing to the brutal sell-off in the space so far this year, according to sources at two major funds on Wall Street.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s trading desk is warning investors not to turn bearish on US stocks, saying current positioning leaves the market vulnerable to a short squeeze if geopolitical tensions ease.

Successful short selling often depends on market timing and keeping on top of bearish news, trends, or shifts that could drive prices lower. Traders commonly engage in short selling for speculation ...