Futures positioning data shows bearish flows are accumulating for U.S. stocks By Investing.com
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 04 2025
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Source: Investing.com
Investor Sentiment Decline: Bullish positioning for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq has decreased significantly due to policy risks and a softening economic landscape, with the S&P 500 experiencing an $18 billion decline in notional positioning, marking one of the largest negative flows in three years.
Market Positioning Trends: While the Nasdaq shows moderate bullish positioning despite declines, the Russell 2000 has shifted slightly bearish. European markets like EuroStoxx remain moderately bullish, whereas the FTSE continues to show bearish sentiment, and Asian markets have also seen negative flow activity.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
