3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Sirius XM Radio Inc (SIRI): A Couple Of The Most Short-Sold Stocks, Should You Buy?

Short interest in the Nasdaq rose 1.4% during the first half of April. Fortunately, savvy investors can use short interest data to their advantage by finding quality stocks at high short interest levels and riding them to new gains. While many of the stocks on the latest most-shorted list deserve to be there, a few hidden gems exist among the group. Here’s a look at two of the most heavily shorted stocks that are still worth buying today.

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Printing money
High short interest can work to a stock’s advantage if short-sellers are forced to cover their positions. This can happen because of better-than-expected quarterly results or other unexpected good news from the company. In the case of 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD), bears are concerned about the company’s ability to maintain share of an increasingly competitive market. Additionally, analysts’ with Morningstar worry that 3D Systems’ recent acquisition spree may weaken its margins and cause integration problems down the road. I disagree.

The three-dimensional printing company’s diverse range of printers enables 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) to play in a variety of industries. Moreover, the market for additive manufacturing is on track for many more years of growth, and 3D Systems is at the heart of it. Make no mistake: 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) is a long-term bet for investors who can stomach a bit of volatility.

Tuning in to profits
Short-sellers have never been shy about betting against this next stock. Sirius XM Radio Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI)comes to the table as the eighth most shorted component on the Nasdaq 100, as measured by DividendChannel.com. However, it looks like the shorts got this one wrong… again. Earlier this week, the stock climbed to a five-year high.

Helped by a recent surge in auto sales, the satellite radio provider continues to add new subscribers. Not to mention, the company recently boosted its free cash flow guidance for the year. All of these indicators bode well for Sirius XM Radio Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI) going forward, especially as it faces competition from music-streaming companies such as Pandora Media Inc (NYSE:P). While Pandora makes the bulk of its cash from ad dollars, Sirius relies on revenue from monthly subscription fees. Admittedly, I’m a serious subscriber to Sirius XM. One telltale sign that the stock will not succumb to shorts is the fact that Sirius XM Radio Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI)continues to get more popular with time, despite so-called disruptors such as Pandora entering the market.

The article 2 of the Most Shorted Stocks to Buy Today originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Tamara Rutter has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and has the following options: Short Jan 2014 $36 Calls on 3D Systems and Short Jan 2014 $20 Puts on 3D Systems.

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