A high amount of short interest is typically considered as a ________ signal, and contrarians may consider it as a ________ signal.

A) bearish; bullish
B) bullish; bearish
C) bearish; false
D) bullish; false

Short Interest

The total number of shares of a particular stock that have been sold short by investors but have not yet been covered or closed out.

Bearish Signal

An indication in financial markets suggesting that the price of an asset may decline.

Bullish Signal

An indicator that suggests an asset’s price is likely to rise. These signals are perceived through various forms of market analysis, including technical indicators and trends.