15 Most Crowded Hedge Fund Stocks That Are Targeted by Short Sellers

10. NIKE Inc. (NYSE:NKE)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 73

Short Interest:  4.35%

Nike is a well-known brand that sells athletic footwear, equipment, and accessories, among other products. The stock has a high short interest, and a 1-year stock performance of -38% reflects that perfectly.

The company reported a revenue drop in Q3 2025, but matters were made worse by declining gross margins as a result of tariffs. The new CEO has only been in office for just over half a year so investors may want to give him a little more time to work on the turnaround.

Nike is preparing to launch its new brand SKIMS in collaboration with Kim Kardashian. The firm is attempting to do something big with this move, and has even turned this brand into a separate segment, to be run outside its major departments like basketball and running. Negotiations on the brand’s launch have been going on for nearly two years, and things finally seem to be falling in place for both the brand and Nike.