Short Sellers Target SK Hynix U.S. Shares Post-Debut
SK Hynix's newly listed American depositary receipts (ADRs) have attracted significant short selling activity, with nearly 13% of the public float sold short according to S3 Partners. This rapid buildup in bearish bets highlights growing skepticism among traders toward one of AI’s major beneficiaries. Since its July 10 U.S. debut, SK Hynix's ADRs have dropped about 13% from their $149 offering price and are down roughly 33% from a post-listing peak. The stock fell on Wednesday despite strong second-quarter results that showed exponential growth in earnings and revenue but failed to meet Wall Street expectations. The growing short interest coincides with broader volatility across the semiconductor sector, as investors reassess whether AI-related spending can justify high valuations. Chip stocks have declined sharply this month amid concerns over hyperscalers' infrastructure investments.
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