FIS Astec Analytics has released its latest weekly list of the most popular stocks among short sellers. This week’s list contains some familiar names, as well as several companies that may be flying under the radar of most traders.
Here’s a rundown of this week’s hottest stocks among short sellers.
Top Pick: Sears Holdings
Sears Holdings Corp SHLD 0.53% has become the poster child for an obsolete U.S. brick-and-mortar retail sector, and short sellers see the writing on the wall. FIS Astec reports that just under 97 percent of available supply of shares is currently being borrowed.
1. GoPro
GoPro Inc. GPRO jumped from No. 3 on this week’s list after ths stock dipped another 7 percent on the week. Utilization ticked up 3 percent from 87 percent to 90 percent, suggesting shorts are in for the long haul.
2. Snap
Snap Inc SNAP 2.77%’s horrible earnings report did little to change short seller’s outlook for the struggling social media giant. FIS Astec reports that utilization reached nearly 98 percent as of the end of last week.
3. 3D Systems
3D printing stock 3D Systems Corporation DDD 0.23% has been a regular on the hot short list in the past several years. This week, FIS Astec reports that current utilization stands at nearly 97 percent of available shares.
4. Under Armour
Things keep going from bad to worse for Under Armour Inc UAA 0.76%. After peaking at $54.70 back in 2015, Under Armor shares now trade at just $12.00, and short interest as a percent of available supply is maxed out at 100 percent.
5. Applied Optoelectronics
In the past week, Applied Optoelectronics Inc AAOI 0.64% stock surged…
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