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Institutional Investors Accelerate U.S. Stock Selloff Amid Macro Uncertainty

Institutional Investors Accelerate U.S. Stock Selloff Amid Macro Uncertainty

Published:
2026-02-06 18:08:01
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Hedge funds dumped U.S. equities at the fastest pace since October, marking their second consecutive day of aggressive selling. The Kobeissi Letter reports short sales dominated the activity, with long position liquidations playing a secondary role. Five of eleven sectors faced heavy outflows, particularly Information Technology, Industrials, and Materials.

Semiconductor and communications equipment stocks bore the brunt of the selloff. This marks five net outflow days in the past six trading sessions, reflecting growing institutional skepticism toward traditional markets. Such capital rotations often create favorable conditions for digital asset allocations as investors seek uncorrelated returns.

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