As reported by Investing.com, short selling in US stocks has climbed to record levels even as markets have posted gains, with the S&P 500 rising 18% since late March. However, according to S3 Partners data, investors currently hold roughly twice as much in long positions compared to short positions.
On 13 July 2026 the FCA’s new short selling rules came effective. Background: Replaces the assimilated EU Short Selling Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 236/2012) Use the Reportable Shares List (RSL) CSV and XLSX. Report net short positions in line with applicable deadlines and reporting requirements, using the Electronic Submission System (ESS) Comply with covering requirements.
Indian regulator SEBI has kept short sellers on a pretty short leash. However, according to a recent report, SEBI may finally be loosening its short selling rules. SEBI is considering doubling the number of stocks eligible for short selling through the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) mechanism; while also lowering collateral requirements; Currently only about 176 […]
On 7 July 2026, the UK FCA updated its short selling information page to reflect the new short selling regime that takes effect 13 July. Until 13 July, the existing rules apply, which includes the list of exempt shares which determines the scope of position reporting and covering requirements, and the current public disclosure of […]
On 29 June 2026, the BIST announced the ban on short selling in the equity market has been lifted. temporary market restrictions were introduced due to the Iran war; the bourse said the measures imposed by the Capital Markets Board (SPK) in early March expired on Friday; the bourse reinstated the previous pre-ban regime, permitting short […]
On 8 June 2026, the FCA released an instrument relating to Short Selling Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/29). Specific to short selling: regulation 5 (FCA rules relating to short selling of admitted shares and related transactions); and regulation 6 (FCA rules requiring notification of a significant net short position in the issued share capital of a […]