Peering Into WEX's Recent Short Interest
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
WEX Inc. (NYSE:WEX) has seen a 23.23% increase in its short percent of float since the last report, with 515 thousand shares sold short, representing 1.22% of available shares. This indicates a bearish sentiment among investors, although it's below the peer group average of 4.88% short interest. The article suggests that an increase in short interest doesn't necessarily predict a stock price fall.
March 14, 2024 | 1:00 pm
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WEX Inc. has experienced a significant increase in short interest, indicating a bearish market sentiment. However, its short interest is still below the peer group average.
The increase in short interest suggests that investors are becoming more bearish on WEX. However, the fact that WEX's short interest is below its peer group average might mitigate the negative impact. The short interest level also indicates that there is not an overwhelming bearish sentiment, as it represents a relatively small percentage of the total shares available for trading.
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