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Dutch hedge fund borrowing demand falls

19 January 2012


While demand to borrow fell, there are rising levels of short interest, according to Data Explorers

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Hedge fund demand to borrow Dutch equities declined in 2011 compared with 2010, according to Data Explorers.

At present, demand stands at $6.3bn, just 10% above the annual low. However, while average short interest is only 1.83%, there are a number...