Root Looks Primed for a Short Squeeze: Is the Stock a Buy?

Root (NASDAQ: ROOT) is attempting to disrupt the auto insurance industry with a novel approach based on real-time driver data. So far, Wall Street isn't impressed. The stock is down 56% since its initial public offering in October, and it's one of the most heavily shorted stocks on the market.

This has created an interesting situation. Certain insiders can't sell shares until April 26, and based on the heavy short interest, Wall Street is expecting a lot of selling. But if that never materializes, this situation could spark a short squeeze -- a market dynamic where a rising stock price forces short-sellers to close their positions by buying shares, sending the price up even more.

Here's what you should know.

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