The long / short report February 2023

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Global equities short interest decreased across the majority of sectors over the month. The largest reductions in short interest were seen across the consumer services (-17bps), semiconductor (-13bps) and household and personal product (-10bps) sectors. Real estate remained the most shorted sector globally despite short interest decreasing by 4bps over the month.

Across North America short interest decreased by 5bps over the month. The largest declines in short interest were seen across the consumer durables and consumer services sectors.

Short interest across the APAC region increased by 35bps. Short interest increased across the household and personal and Insurance sectors.

Across EMEA, short interest declined by 48bps. The most significant declines were seen in real estate and food retail.

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