Wells Fargo Identifies 50 Heavily Shorted Stocks Ready for a Comeback
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 16 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Wells Fargo's Analysis: Wells Fargo Equity Research identified 50 underperforming stocks in the Russell 3000, which have seen an average decline of -33% year-over-year and are heavily shorted with an average short interest of 13%.
Market Outlook: The director of U.S. Equity & Quant Strategy at Wells Fargo, Ohsung Kwon, anticipates a liquidity rebound as the Federal Reserve expands its balance sheet, suggesting that current equity dips may present buying opportunities.
Analyst Views on IWV
Wall Street analysts forecast IWV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IWV is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
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.
