10 Worst 5G Stocks To Buy According to Short Sellers

4. MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSI)

Short Interest as % of Shares Outstanding: 4.84%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 28

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSI) is a global provider of high-performance semiconductor products that support advanced communication and sensing applications.

The company specializes in radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, and photonic semiconductor devices. The technologies are widely used across industries, including aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and data centers. The company’s product portfolio covers areas such as optical networking, satellite communication, and high-speed data solutions.

MACOM (NASDAQ:MTSI) provides high-power Front End Modules (FEM) that help boost and improve signals in 5G systems. The FEMs are built to handle both sending and receiving signals, using a power amplifier to strengthen outgoing signals and a low noise amplifier to make incoming signals clearer.

They also have a switch to control whether the system is sending or receiving, along with a component that helps guide the signal. These small, powerful units are ideal for 5G antennas and can be used in both large antenna setups or with other signal processing chips to improve performance.

Additionally, the company provides various high-power switches and Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) modules for different 5G base stations. Its modules work with frequencies up to 6GHz and come in different sizes for different needs. For smaller base stations, the company offers switch modules that handle up to 20 watts of power.

For larger base stations, it has special PIN diode switch modules that manage up to 160 watts of power. These modules are known for their broad frequency range, low noise, and high power capacity, which make them ideal for both commercial and military communication systems.

While MACOM (NASDAQ:MTSI) is one of the worst stocks to buy according to short sellers, hedge funds were quite bullish on the stock in Q2. 28 hedge funds held the stock with positions worth $383.524 million, up from 17 hedge funds with positions worth $232.820 million in the previous quarter. Millennium Management increased its holdings in the company by 959% to over 1.34 million shares worth $149.2 million, making it the company’s most prominent shareholder, as of June 30.