Institutions dump $21.6 billion in Nasdaq futures, posting the biggest weekly short bet on record
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Goldman Sachs data cited by The Kobeissi Letter indicates a record $21.6B weekly sale of Nasdaq futures, with short selling comprising 72% of flow. Institutional net positioning flipped to -$5B for the first time since May 2025, signaling a material de-risking of U.S. tech exposure into market strength. Near-term, this positioning shift can tighten liquidity and increase downside sensitivity in Nasdaq-linked risk assets.
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ME News reported that on Aug. 13 (UTC+8), The Kobeissi Letter said on X that institutional investors are reducing exposure to U.S. technology stocks. Citing Goldman Sachs data, hedge funds, asset managers and other institutions sold $21.6 billion of Nasdaq futures in the week ended Aug. 4, the largest weekly total on record. Short selling made up 72% of the activity. Hedge funds sold $11.9 billion and asset management firms sold $7.4 billion. Aggregate institutional net positioning in Nasdaq futures slipped to minus $5 billion, turning negative for the first time since May 2025. The position previously peaked at $54 billion in October 2025. The data suggest institutions are using market strength to unload holdings. (Source: ODAILY)
