Peering Into Hawaiian Electric Indus's Recent Short Interest
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE:HE) has seen an 11.91% increase in short interest since its last report, with 16.54 million shares sold short, representing 17.01% of its float. This places it significantly above its peer group average of 3.52% for short interest as a percentage of float. The rise in short interest suggests a bearish market sentiment towards HE, although it's noted that an increase in short interest can sometimes be bullish.
February 27, 2024 | 8:30 pm
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Hawaiian Electric Industries has experienced a significant increase in short interest, indicating a bearish market sentiment but also suggesting potential bullish outcomes.
The increase in short interest for HE indicates a bearish sentiment among investors, as more traders are betting against the stock. However, high short interest can sometimes lead to a short squeeze, potentially driving the stock price up if the market conditions change. The significant difference from its peers highlights HE's unique position, making its short-term price movement uncertain.
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