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BUZZ-Hedge funds wrong-footed by MoneySupermarket slide

** Hedge funds miss a trick as MoneySupermarket.com falls more than 20 pct; on course for worst day in 10 years.

** Astec Analytics data to Feb. 20 shows just over 5,000 shares out on loan heading into Thursday update, where outlook guidance disappoints

** FCA data shows no hedge fund had a material short position in the stock, above 0.5 pct

** Utilisation rate - which measures how many of lendable shares are out on loan - is zero, Astec data shows