2026-02-24 18:39:36

BREAKING: Hedge funds sold global equities last week at the fastest pace since the April 2025 tariff turmoil.

Net selling in the week ending February 19th recorded a -1.54 standard deviation from typical levels, driven by short sales.

All regions were net sold, led by North America and Europe, where long exposure was reduced at the fastest pace in 5 months.

Single stocks and macro products, such as index futures and ETFs, made up 58% and 42% of total notional selling, respectively.

By sector, hedge funds dumped 7 of 11 global industry groups, led by financials, which posted their largest weekly sale since April.

Energy, healthcare, and staples were the only sectors to attract net buying, indicating a broad rotation into defensive stocks.

Bearish sentiment among hedge funds is intensifying.

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