At the close of the settlement date on January 15, 2025, total short interest across the 3,099 securities listed on the Nasdaq Global Market reached 12,402,417,655 shares, reflecting an increase from 12,137,206,474 shares reported for the prior settlement date of December 31, 2024. This uptick represents a shift to an average of 2.56 days of short interest compared to 2.50 days in the previous reporting period.
In the Nasdaq Capital Market, 1,635 securities accumulated a total short interest of 2,424,890,788 shares as of January 15, 2025, marking an increase from 2,331,105,942 shares across 1,643 securities reported earlier. The average daily volume remains steady at 1.00 day for both periods.
Overall, short interest for all 4,734 Nasdaq securities amounted to 14,827,308,443 shares at the January 15, 2025 settlement date, up from 14,468,312,416 shares across 4,728 issues in the previous period. The average daily volume across all securities also saw a slight rise to 1.82 days, compared to 1.78 days earlier.
Short selling involves the sale of shares that are not owned by the seller, often facilitated by borrowing the securities. The reported short interest positions provide insights into market sentiment and trends.
As Nasdaq continues to be a vital player in global financial markets, these figures may reflect broader trends influencing investor behavior and market dynamics. Understanding short interest can be crucial for traders and investors as they navigate their investment strategies.
In related developments, it remains vital for investors to stay informed about market conditions and Nasdaq’s updates, which provide transparency and facilitate better decision-making in the marketplace.