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Why the short sellers may be wrong about Megaport
Stocks
Why the short sellers may be wrong about Megaport
It’s the fourth most shorted stock in Australia, but this former tech darling is also Morningstar’s most undervalued equity in its ASX...
Joshua Peach | 29 March 2023
The Australian funds most exposed to Afterpay-owner Block
Funds
The Australian funds most exposed to Afterpay-owner Block
A scathing short-seller report has targeted Jack Dorsey’s Block, driving a sharp selloff in its locally listed shares. We identify the...
Joshua Peach | 24 March 2023
Adani fallout: Why Australian investors needn't be worried
Funds
Adani fallout: Why Australian investors needn't be worried
More than $100 billion has been wiped off the group's value so far, but Australian investors have limited direct exposure.
Sarah Dowling | 02 February 2023
Lithium boom draws in short sellers
Stocks
Lithium boom draws in short sellers
A trio of ASX 200 lithium miners are now among the most shorted stocks on the exchange.
Lewis Jackson | 06 July 2022
Short sellers circle battered Zip
Stocks
Short sellers circle battered Zip
Panic sellers may be playing into the hands of these institutional investors.
Lewis Jackson | 09 June 2022
Shorts circle BHP ahead of listing unification: ASX’s most shorted stocks
Stocks
Shorts circle BHP ahead of listing unification: ASX’s most shorted stocks
Morningstar analysts see value in several stocks under fire from shorts.
Lewis Jackson | 12 January 2022
Short sellers take aim at travel, Kogan and Zip
Stocks
Short sellers take aim at travel, Kogan and Zip
Travel, online retail and buy-now-pay-later firms are among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
Lewis Jackson | 11 August 2021
The long and short of an absolute return fund
Video
The long and short of an absolute return fund
An absolute return fund aims to seek returns in all weather. Kristiaan Rehder from Bennelong Kardinia Capital explains how.
Lex Hall | 24 March 2021
What to do when the market is manic
ETFs
What to do when the market is manic
Why doing a whole lot of nothing might be the ultimate contrarian approach.
Ben Johnson, CFA | 24 February 2021
Should shorting stocks be illegal?
Stocks
Should shorting stocks be illegal?
Morningstar columnist John Rekenthaler gives his take on 4 arguments for abolishing stock shorting in the wake of the GameStop saga.
John Rekenthaler | 22 February 2021