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2 Heavily Shorted Stocks to Buy and 1 to Avoid

SoundHound and RH look like potential buys, while I'd avoid Supermicro.

2 Heavily Shorted Stocks to Buy and 1 to Avoid

Published August 5, 2026 · Category: Finance

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When a stock is heavily shorted, it can be a warning sign for investors. However, if these stocks defy expectations, short covering can be the launching pad for a strong run.

Let's look at two stocks with heavy short interest I'd consider buying: artificial intelligence (AI) voice company SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) and luxury furniture brand RH (NYSE: RH). One I'd avoid is Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI).

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