There’s no easy way to identify the most hated stocks on Wall Street, but looking at the activity of short sellers is a great place to start.
Short selling is a difficult art that involves researching companies to determine which of them are overvalued or facing serious business problems. They can be just as wrong as the bulls, and their advice should be taken with a grain of salt.
That said, while short sellers are not always right, ignoring their arguments can be dangerous for bullish investors.
If you’re looking for the most hated stocks on Wall Street, start with this list.
This post originally appeared at U.S. News & World Report.