Shares of the China ETF on loan, or short interest, doubled from 24.8 million at the end of March 2012, according to Bloomberg.
“There’s more uncertainty and less visibility. I am not expecting spectacular earnings from Chinese companies,” said Elena Ogram, portfolio manager at Bank Bellevue, in the report.
iShares FTSE China 25
Full disclosure: Tom Lydon’s clients own SPY.
