short interest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of short interest
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The analysts, led by Brent Penter, added that short interest in EchoStar has increased since the company’s deal with SpaceX was announced last September, possibly because some private investors used the stock as a hedge.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
The stock surge followed Wendy’s appointment of Steve Cirulis as chief financial officer and a turnaround plan amid high short interest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
The average open short position in Wendy’s stock was put on at around $7.10, according to ORTEX, a financial data and analytics firm specializing in short interest, securities lending, and trading activity.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Second, there was heavy short interest, likely from hedge funds betting against the stock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
He allows himself to be misled by the smooth appearance of the friendliness of Mowbray Langdon, one of Roebuck’s trusted lieutenants, and accumulates a heavy short interest in one of his pet industrial stocks.
From Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 by Various
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