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MF Global tops list for short sale revenue

24 January 2012

Deutsche Bank has noted a positive correlation between company-specific short sale revenues and corporate disappointments in 2011, with MF Global leading the way

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The leading companies in short sale profits in 2011 were some of the biggest corporate disappointments of the year, according to Deutsche Bank’s Monthly Hedge Funds Trend report for January

Data Explorers found MF Global experienced a 98% price decrease since its annual high in short interest on August 8 2011. AMR Corp was also targeted by short sellers on its way to filing for bankruptcy. Scandal struck Sino Forest, falling 78% since being targeted by short sellers.

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