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QUICK SPARK: Tesla Shorts Are Up $9.1 Billion This Year — And SpaceX Isn't Far Behind

Jul 29, 2026 · 09:02 AM ET· updated 3h ago
QUICK SPARK: Tesla Shorts Are Up $9.1 Billion This Year — And SpaceX Isn't Far Behind

Tesla shorts have made $9.1 billion in 2026, making it the most profitable short trade so far this year.

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Why It Matters

Some investors bet that Tesla's stock price would fall, and that bet paid off with big profits so far this year. When lots of people make money betting *against* a company, it can mean they think the company faces real challenges worth watching.

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