U.S. hedge funds bet on weaker ruble

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The combined size of the positions of hedge funds that brought on the collapse of the ruble reached 6,848 contracts (or 17.2 billion rubles).

A net short position of hedge funds (including those who put on the growth of the ruble) was 2,857 contacts (7.14 billion rubles). In November 2014, a net short position amounted to 4,400 contracts.

The report says it has been a record high increase in positions on the fall of the ruble.