Why Are Chinese Stocks Including Baidu, JD And Others Trading Lower Tuesday?
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
U.S. short sellers are speculating that the surge in Chinese stocks is over, leading to a selloff in major Chinese companies like Baidu, JD.com, Alibaba, Bilibili, and PDD Holdings. Bearish bets against BlackRock's iShares China Large-Cap ETF have reached their highest since October 2020. Investors are cautious due to mixed economic outcomes in China and the risk of sudden regulatory crackdowns.

May 21, 2024 | 3:03 pm
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Alibaba shares declined by 2.19% due to bearish sentiment from U.S. short sellers.
Alibaba shares are affected by the increased bearish sentiment from U.S. short sellers, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the recent surge in Chinese stocks.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Baidu shares traded lower by 2.58% due to increased bearish sentiment from U.S. short sellers.
Increased bearish sentiment from U.S. short sellers has led to a selloff in Baidu shares, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the recent surge in Chinese stocks.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Bilibili shares dropped by 4.17% amid increased bearish bets from U.S. short sellers.
The significant drop in Bilibili shares is driven by U.S. short sellers' speculation that the recent surge in Chinese stocks is unsustainable.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Bearish bets against BlackRock's iShares China Large-Cap ETF have reached their highest since October 2020.
The increased bearish bets against BlackRock's iShares China Large-Cap ETF indicate strong expectations of price declines in Chinese equities.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Bearish sentiment has increased against the iShares China Large-Cap ETF, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the recent surge in Chinese stocks.
The increased bearish sentiment against the iShares China Large-Cap ETF indicates strong expectations of price declines in Chinese equities.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
JD.com shares fell by 4.75% as U.S. short sellers bet against the continuation of the surge in Chinese stocks.
The significant drop in JD.com shares is driven by U.S. short sellers' speculation that the recent surge in Chinese stocks is unsustainable.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Investors are cautious about the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF due to increased bearish sentiment from U.S. short sellers.
The increased bearish sentiment from U.S. short sellers has led to caution among investors regarding the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
PDD Holdings shares fell by 1.51% due to increased bearish sentiment from U.S. short sellers.
PDD Holdings shares are affected by the increased bearish sentiment from U.S. short sellers, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the recent surge in Chinese stocks.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100