As shareholders of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac watched their investments plunge in value Thursday, short sellers, who bet against stocks, could count their winnings. Considered smart money by some, short sellers have wagered against Fannie and Freddie in growing numbers as the mortgage crisis has worsened. Many of them have profited handsomely as the companies’ shares have tumbled roughly 70 percent this year.
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