Hi WinenutUnfortunately the shorters will probably be okay and not burn in hell like they should
The big losers could be the index funds
Had to buy in when AVZ entered the ASX200
Will have to get out potentially at lower prices when AVZ come back to trading
Then as the SP recovers (as we suspect with ML, further announcements, revised numbers etc) AVZ could very well qualify again for the ASX200 in the not too distant future
At which point the index funds will have to buy in again at a premium price
The small amount of comfort for me with the shorters is at least they've been coughing up interest for half a year.....
My understanding is that index funds have plenty of time to unwind their positions if necessary. If AVZ remains out of the ASX200, index funds will need to report their positions by 30 June 2023. They have seven months.
Cheers
F