Hedge Funds Made $24 Billion Shorting Software Stocks so Far in 2026 — and They Are Increasing the Bet

The software crash has generated $24 billion for short-sellers so far this year

California-based business software colossus Oracle bought Micros in 2014 in a deal valued at $5.3 billion© Getty/AFP/File Justin SullivanShort-sellers have seen monster gains on paper in 2026 as tech stocks have tumbled.Microsoft, Oracle, and Amazon stocks have faced increased short interest amid the sell-off.S3 Partners data shows investors betting against tech stocks have gained $24 billion year to date.Tech has been clobbered by a broad rotat…

Software ‘short’ reaps $24bn as AI threat sends shares tumbling

A brutal rout in software stocks has rattled investors on Wall Street, but is providing a boon to those betting against the sector.

Hedge funds made $24 billion shorting software stocks so far in 2026 — and they are increasing the bet

Hedge funds are increasing their short bets against software stocks, contributing to the brutal sell-off in the space so far this year, according to sources at two major funds on Wall Street.

Software Short Sellers Mint $24 Billion Profit as Stocks Tumble

Software Short Seller Nets $24 Billion:

(HedgeCo.Net) In a financial era defined by algorithmic trading and passive index fund dominance, the recent headline—“Software Short Seller Nets $24 Billion”—has sent a seismic shock through Wall Street. It is a staggering figure, one that rivals the GDP of small nations and eclipses the annual earnings of many Fortune 500 companies. But beyond the sheer magnitude of the wealth transfer, this event serves as a potent reminder of a critical, oft…