No they are not the same thing as the short interest in a stock, however, they are usable data on a day to day basis for evaluating that days action to a certain degree. I would also be careful how much regard you direct toward any one trader. No one is always right or always wrong. Such devotion in this arena can be a handicap. Thank you however, for sharing with us and good luck to you.
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