Financial stocks are most sought-after in a rising interest rate environment because of the positive correlation of their revenues with interest rates. However, given their fundamental weakness, UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC) and Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST) are witnessing a high short interest. So, I think these two stocks are inappropriate for investors looking to capitalize on the rising interest rate environment.
Before discussing the fundamentals of these financial services stocks in detail, let’s discuss what’s happening in the financial sector.
