Short Seller Positions: An Indicator of Market Sentiments
The current short seller positions at Aixtron SE, Evotec SE, and ThyssenKrupp AG provide valuable insights into market sentiment and potential risks for investors. These disclosures are based on the EU short selling regulations and give investors important signals about the trust or skepticism of large institutional investors towards these stocks.
Aixtron SE
On July 12, 2025, JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Ltd reported a short position of 0.80% of the share capital. In early July, the short position of WorldQuant LLC was around 0.59%, while other funds such as Barrington Wilshire LLC also held positions of about 0.57%. The short interest data also shows a change in volume with a decrease in the short-sold shares by about 18.5% compared to the previous month, which could indicate slightly declining short selling activity.
Evotec SE
AHL Partners LLP currently holds a short position of about 0.66%, while PDT Partners LLC is at around 0.59%. In early July, AHL Partners’ position was even higher at approximately 0.79%, indicating slight fluctuations in short selling interests.
ThyssenKrupp AG
For ThyssenKrupp, short selling data has also been published; exact current percentages have not been explicitly stated in the available materials. However, ThyssenKrupp is listed as a company with significant short seller activities.
An increasing short ratio can be a warning signal for potential price risks. At the same time, high or increasing short selling can also present opportunities – such as possible ‘short squeezes’ or market exaggerations.
Overall, the data for Aixtron and Evotec shows moderate to increased short selling activities ranging from about 0.6% to just under one percent of the share capital, indicating a certain level of skepticism from some large hedge funds and asset managers. With ThyssenKrupp, caution is warranted due to the lack of specific numbers; however, there is also interest from the short seller community there.
These developments should be considered by investors as part of their risk analysis and monitor further fundamental data as well as market developments.