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Bears load up bets against small-cap stocks ahead of economic data releases
Despite a 40% rally the past year – compared to 27% in the S&P 500 and 39% in the Nasdaq-100 – options traders look the most bearish on the Russell 2000.
What happened
According to CNBC’s source item, Bears load up bets against small-cap stocks ahead of economic data releases, Despite a 40% rally the past year – compared to 27% in the S&P 500 and 39% in the Nasdaq-100 – options traders look the most bearish on the Russell 2000.
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- Bears load up bets against small-cap stocks ahead of economic data releasesCNBC - 2026-05-27T18:44:25+00:00
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