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
Second, there was heavy short interest, likely from hedge funds betting against the stock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
In that instance, AgentSmyth says to look at the short interest to identify potential short squeezes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
This short interest was a leading factor in producing the extraordinary resistance of prices in New York which caused so much favorable comment during the few days before the closing.
From The New York Stock Exchange in the Crisis of 1914 by Noble, Henry George Stebbins
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