Short Sellers Earn $2 bn from Falling Modular Nuclear Reactor Shares
· Business · Financial Times, Hindustan Times
Short sellers squeezed a $2 bn windfall after shares of modular nuclear reactor companies fell sharply. The slump hit firms such as NuScale Power, TerraPower and Holtec International, whose stocks slipped as much as 15‑20% following a report that raised safety questions. Hedge funds had taken large short positions in the sector, profiting from the decline. Investors are now re‑examining the pace and cost of small modular reactor deployment. The move may slow new financing for SMR projects worldwide.
Why it matters
The loss of capital for SMR companies could delay the roll‑out of nuclear power as a low‑carbon option, affecting global energy transition plans. Indian investors and policy makers watching the nuclear sector may reassess funding and regulatory pathways for future SMR adoption.
Read the original report — Financial Times
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