5 Short Squeeze Candidates to Watch: SmileDirectClub, Kidpik Join the Leaderboard

5 Short Squeeze Candidates to Watch: SmileDirectClub, Kidpik Join the Leaderboard
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Potential short squeeze plays gained steam in 2021, with new retail traders looking for the next huge move.

A short squeeze can occur when a heavily shorted stock rises in value instead of falling. Short sellers could be looking to close out their position and can face a loss if they have to buy back the shares they initially borrowed at a higher price.