short interest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of short interest
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Most reassuringly, the last trading activity signal, short interest for S&P stocks is very high at 3.2% of the index capitalization.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The anticipated $2 trillion SpaceX IPO, NASA’s moon plans, and high short interest are fueling the recent space stock rally.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The average short interest for stocks in the Russell 2000 small capitalization index is about 8%.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Intel’s short interest has reached a 52-week high at 3.5% of total float, “with an acceleration of shorts building in March and April,” Unterman wrote in a Wednesday note.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
This phase of the matter was of short interest to me, however, when I considered how seriously the words might affect Winters's chances of acquittal.
From A Master Hand The Story of a Crime by Dallas, Richard
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