This is a list of the ten most-hated shares on the London market, judged by the percentage of stock being shorted. Short sellers hope to profit from falling stock prices, so it can be useful to see what they are betting against.
The list is also a good indicator of stocks with the potential to bounce strongly on unexpected good news 'short squeezes' occur when short sellers are forced out of their positions, which can send share prices surging.
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| J Sainsbury | Supermarket | 11.30% |
| Greene King | Pubs | 10.30% |
| Wm Morrison | Supermarket | 9.70% |
| WH Smith | Retailer | 9.20% |
| Serco Group | Outsourcing | 8.60% |
| Asos | Clothing retailer | 8.40% |
| Ashmore Group | EM specialist fund group | 8.30% |
| Nanoco Group | Nanotech/semiconductors | 7.20% |
| Ocado Group | Supermarket | 6.90% |
| Carillion | Construction/outsourcing | 6.60% |
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