Citi: Short-sellers are capitulating as the S&P 500 Index keeps hitting record highs and is set for its best year since 2021
Wall Street Short Sellers Throwing In the Towel, Citigroup Says
Wall Street Short Sellers Throwing In the Towel, Citigroup Says (Bloomberg) Short-sellers are capitulating as the S&P 500 Index keeps hitting record highs and is set for its best year since 2021. Investor positioning in S&P 500 futures is โcompletely one-sided,โ theโฆ https://t.co/5gt9ukbZdr

Buy-side positioning in S&P 500 futures has reached new all-time highs as the index continues to hit record levels. According to Citigroup strategists, short-sellers are capitulating, marking a significant shift in market dynamics. The S&P 500 is on track for its best performance since 2021, with investor positioning described as 'completely one-sided.' This trend indicates a growing confidence among investors, contrasting sharply with the struggles faced by short-sellers as the index maintains its upward trajectory.
