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How the mother of all ‘short squeezes’ helped drive stocks to historic gains Wednesday

Last updated: April 10, 2025 12:45 pm
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Hedge fund short sellers found themselves in a tight spot during Wednesday’s trading session as an unexpected surge in stocks led to a historic rally. Traders who had bet against U.S. stocks by taking short positions were forced to swiftly cover their positions, resulting in a frenzy of buying activity that propelled the market higher.

Short selling involves borrowing securities from a bank and selling them with the expectation of buying them back at a lower price, thereby profiting from the price difference. However, when stocks unexpectedly rise, short sellers are compelled to buy back the borrowed securities to limit their losses. This rush to cover short positions created a phenomenon known as a short squeeze, driving the S&P 500 to its third-largest gain since World War II.

Leading up to Wednesday’s surge, short positions in the market were at nearly twice the level seen in the first quarter of 2020 during the onset of the Covid pandemic. As hedge funds scrambled to cover their shorts, a basket of heavily shorted stocks saw a remarkable 12.5% surge, outpacing the S&P 500’s 9.5% gain. The trading volume also reached record levels, with 30 billion shares exchanging hands on U.S. exchanges, marking the heaviest volume day in 18 years.

While long-only funds also contributed to the buying activity, it was largely the shorts covering their positions that drove the magnitude of the market move. The extreme volatility witnessed in recent weeks, coupled with thin liquidity in the market, amplified the price swings on Wednesday.

As markets pulled back on Thursday, concerns over high China tariffs and ongoing trade negotiations with other countries weighed on investor sentiment. Despite the rally, there are still significant short positions in the market, hinting at the potential for another round of short covering if the market resumes its upward momentum.

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Looking ahead, traders anticipate that the short covering may not be over yet, as the market continues to navigate uncertainties and risks. The rapid nature of the short squeeze and the subsequent market rally highlight the challenges and opportunities present in today’s dynamic financial landscape.

In conclusion, the events of Wednesday serve as a reminder of the inherent volatility in the market and the impact of short covering on stock prices. As traders adapt to changing market conditions, they must remain vigilant and agile in managing their positions to navigate the unpredictable nature of the financial markets.

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