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Short Interest

Number of shares sold short and not yet covered, often expressed as % of float.

In depth

High short interest (above 10-15% of float) indicates bearish positioning and squeeze potential. "Days to cover" = short interest ÷ average daily volume; high days to cover (>5) increases squeeze risk.

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