Short Sellers Concentrate Bets on Semiconductor and Chemical Stocks

'Short sellers', who bet on stock price declines, are increasing their short sales of semiconductor and chemical sector stocks. This suggests that downward pressure could be applied to the stock prices of these companies.

Specifically, stocks like Hanmi Semiconductor and Kolon Industries have shown a trend of increasing short selling net holding balance ratios for six consecutive trading days.

The securities industry has observed moves to maintain short selling positions on these stocks, despite stock price rebounds.