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Traders are betting against the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index, investing heavily in bearish exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, their bets have not paid off as the index continues to rise, causing these bearish ETFs to plunge. One example is a bearish ETF that has dropped 20% in a month after receiving $500 million in investments at the start of the month. This situation highlights the risks involved in betting against a strong market trend.
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