short interest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of short interest
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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In short, interest is added on a larger and larger pot as time goes by.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
“The reintroduction of geopolitical risk premium has driven the recent rally along with a short squeeze propelled by historically high short interest prior to the ceasefire’s collapse,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
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
There is a short interest of 60,000 shares.
From John Henry Smith A Humorous Romance of Outdoor Life by Frederick Upham Adams
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