From Financial Modeling Prep: 2025-03-02 05:07:50

Global hedge funds have turned bearish on equities, selling more stocks than buying at the fastest pace in a year, per Goldman Sachs. North America and Asia saw broad-based selling, with the healthcare sector hit hardest. Short bets on U.S.-listed ETFs surged amidst concerns over trade tensions and Nvidia’s AI rally weakness.

Hedge funds are reducing exposure to U.S. equities and increasing allocation to Asian markets, signaling a broader de-risking phase. Tech stocks in the U.S. are at their lowest level since April 2023.

Bearish catalysts include rising trade tensions, continued de-risking by hedge funds, and uncertainty in the tech sector. Potential reversal signals include a slowdown in hedge fund selling and earnings strength in key sectors.

Investors can track analyst sentiment shifts using the Up/Down Grades API to anticipate potential rebounds in the market. Hedge funds are de-risking rapidly, with short bets rising, while increased exposure to Asian equities hints at market shifts. Monitoring institutional positioning trends is crucial for investors.



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