Wall Street's Most Wanted: 2 Highly Shorted Stocks Right Now

Short-selling is an interesting part of the stock market that can be dangerous and even controversial. Investors selling shares short are hoping that the price of certain stocks falls so that they can make a profit. Short squeezes are examples of how short selling can go insanely wrong for those who partake. Still, short selling plays a key role in a healthy market. It allows bearish investors to balance the potential overexuberance of others. Short interest as a percentage of shares outstanding is key for ...