Glossary Detail: Short Interest
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Number of shares currently sold short — high short interest creates squeeze potential if the stock rallies and shorts are forced to cover.
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Short interest is the total number of shares of a stock that have been sold short and not yet covered (bought back). It's typically expressed as a percentage of float (shares available for trading) or as 'days to cover' (short interest / average daily volume).