Peering Into Edwards Lifesciences's Recent Short Interest
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) has seen a 34.73% increase in short interest since its last report, with 13.54 million shares sold short, representing 2.25% of its float. It would take 2.15 days to cover all short positions. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a near-term price drop. Compared to its peers, EW has less short interest, with the peer group average at 3.51% of float.

January 02, 2024 | 2:15 pm
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Edwards Lifesciences has experienced a significant rise in short interest, which could indicate bearish market sentiment but does not necessarily predict immediate stock price movement.
The increase in short interest for Edwards Lifesciences suggests that investors may be expecting the stock price to decline. However, since the short interest is still below the peer group average, it may not be a strong bearish indicator. The short-term impact on the stock price is uncertain, as short interest is just one of many factors that can influence stock prices. Additionally, some investors may interpret high short interest as a contrarian indicator, potentially leading to a short squeeze if the stock price were to rise unexpectedly.
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