Short-sellers are increasing their bets on a fall in the value of a range of companies, despite a rally for the stock market, according to figures compiled by Markit.
Short positions on Intu Properties have increased by 144% since the 23 June referendum on European Union membership; short positions in Ocado have increased by 5%.
Some of the increases in short activity in property companies have been massive, Markit’s Simon Colvin said.
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