EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 5 MIN
Short Sellers Target New Listings Like SK Hynix
from The Bear Market Podcast with Fexingo: Surviving Downturns, Buying the Dip, and Long-Term Resilience · host Fexingo
New listings are supposed to be fresh opportunities, but short sellers are pouncing on them faster than ever. This episode examines the case of SK Hynix, whose US shares became a prime short target just days after their Nasdaq debut. We explore what this aggression says about broader market sentiment, especially given the divergence between the Dow's gains and the Nasdaq's decline. With the VIX at 20 and VVIX at 105, volatility is elevated but not panicked. Yet short sellers are betting heavily against new semiconductor and AI-adjacent stocks, echoing warnings from figures like Steve Eisman. We discuss whether this is a healthy correction or a signal that the bull market in tech is running on fumes. Plus, we break down why the recent GDP rebound to 2.1% growth hasn't lifted small caps or growth stocks. If you've been wondering whether to buy the dip on new listings or wait for further downside, this episode offers a framework. #ShortSelling #SKHynix #IPO #BearMarket #Volatility #Nasdaq #DowJones #SmallCaps #MarketDivergence #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Finance #Investing #StockMarket #Semiconductors #AIStocks #BuyTheDip #BearishSignal Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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