Monthly UpdateJun 9, 2026, 04:06 PM
Nasdaq Total Short Interest Rises to 21.22B Shares in May
AI Summary
Nasdaq reported that total short interest across all 5,399 Nasdaq securities reached 21.22 billion shares at the end of the May 29, 2026 settlement date, an increase from 20.91 billion shares in the prior period. Short interest in Nasdaq Global Market securities rose to 17.27 billion shares, while Nasdaq Capital Market securities saw an increase to 3.95 billion shares. The average daily volume for all Nasdaq securities decreased to 2.15 days from 2.25 days in the previous reporting period.
Key Highlights
- Total short interest in all Nasdaq securities increased to 21.22 billion shares as of May 29, 2026.
- Short interest in Nasdaq Global Market securities rose to 17.27 billion shares from 17.00 billion.
- Short interest in Nasdaq Capital Market securities increased to 3.95 billion shares from 3.91 billion.
- The average daily volume for all Nasdaq securities was 2.15 days, down from 2.25 days.
- Days to cover for Nasdaq Global Market increased to 3.01 days from 2.74 days.
- Days to cover for Nasdaq Capital Market decreased to 1 day from 1.28 days.
Price Impact
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