Monday's Top 3 Short Trades In Hong Kong - And What Traders Say About The Squeeze
Portfolio Pulse from Daniel Harrison
Short-selling activity in Hong Kong stood at HK$14.3 billion ($1.8 billion), or 22.9% of all shares traded. The top 3 shorted stocks were China Construction Bank Corporation (CICHY), AIA Group Ltd (AIAGY), and BYD Company Limited (BYDDF, BYDDY). CICHY was shorted due to rising non-performing loans, AIAGY due to potential exposure to real estate debts, and BYDDF/BYDDY due to fears of lower margins in the EV price war and selling pressure from shareholder Berkshire Hathway Inc (BRK-A).

October 16, 2023 | 3:18 pm
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AIA Group Ltd was shorted due to potential exposure to real estate debts.
Potential exposure to real estate debts could negatively impact the company's financial stability, leading to a decrease in its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
BYD Company Limited was shorted due to fears of lower margins in the EV price war and selling pressure from shareholder Berkshire Hathway Inc.
Lower margins in the EV price war and selling pressure from a major shareholder could lead to a decrease in the company's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
BYD Company Limited was shorted due to fears of lower margins in the EV price war and selling pressure from shareholder Berkshire Hathway Inc.
Lower margins in the EV price war and selling pressure from a major shareholder could lead to a decrease in the company's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
China Construction Bank Corporation was heavily shorted due to rising non-performing loans.
The rise in non-performing loans is a negative indicator for the bank's financial health, which could lead to a decrease in its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100