美股市场两日巨震上演“多空双杀”，对冲基金止损变踩踏狼狈不堪

Group 1 - Hedge funds took protective measures to avoid losses during a two-day stock market volatility, leading to a rapid increase in short positions on ETFs and indices, which surged by 4.6% on Thursday, marking the fifth largest single-day increase this year and one of the largest in the past five years [1][4] - The technology sector showed signs of capitulation, particularly in semiconductor, semiconductor equipment, and software companies, as hedge funds reduced individual stock positions amid a broader deleveraging trend [4] - On Friday, hedge funds were forced to cover their short positions as the market rebounded, with the S&P 500 recording its largest daily gain since May, driven by increases in stocks like Alphabet and Apple, indicating persistent confidence despite valuation concerns in large tech stocks [6]