Who is behind the bets on the fall of shares on the Lisbon Stock Exchange?

Five asset management companies are betting on the fall of shares on the Lisbon Stock Exchange, strategically positioning themselves to profit from a decline in national markets. These companies, classified as hedge funds, have been betting against securities traded on the Portuguese exchange, anticipating a devaluation of the same. The article identifies these five entities as the main responsible for short positions (short selling) in the Portuguese stock market. This type of financial strategy involves selling borrowed assets, expecting to buy them back later at a lower price to profit from the difference.