1. November 2025 Nasdaq short interest increased to 18.19 billion shares. 2. Average short interest days rose to 1.82 from 1.75. 3. Total securities reported increased to 5,151 from 5,111. 4. Short interest reflects confidence of investors in Nasdaq securities. 5. Nasdaq aims to enhance liquidity and transparency in capital markets.
FAQ
Why Neutral?
While short interest increased, it doesn't necessarily indicate immediate price fluctuations. Historical instances show short interest can sometimes precede price corrections, but timing varies widely.
How important is it?
The article highlights recent trends in short interest, crucial for market sentiment. Increased short interest could indicate potential volatility, influencing trading decisions around NDAQ.
Why Short Term?
Short interest trends can affect near-term trading sentiment. Investors might react rapidly to changes in short interest, potentially impacting prices in the short term.
Nasdaq Reports Short Interest Data for November 28, 2025
On December 9, 2025, Nasdaq (NDAQ) released its detailed report on short interest positions as of the settlement date of November 28, 2025. The report highlights significant trends in short selling across Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities, showcasing an increase in short interest compared to the prior reporting period.
Overview of Short Interest in Nasdaq Securities
As of November 28, 2025, short interest across 3,453 Nasdaq Global Market securities reached 14,879,370,342 shares. This represents an increase from the 14,632,128,542 shares reported for 3,414 Global Market securities during the previous settlement date of November 14, 2025. The average days to cover short interest also rose to 2.22 days, up from 2.16 days in the earlier reporting period.
Short Interest on the Nasdaq Capital Market
In addition, short interest in 1,698 securities listed on The Nasdaq Capital MarketSM totaled 3,311,934,829 shares as of the latest settlement date. This figure shows a slight decrease from 3,326,683,612 shares for the preceding period, maintaining a consistent average daily volume of 1.00 day for both reporting periods.
Summary of Total Short Interest Across Nasdaq
Overall, short interest across all 5,151 Nasdaq securities amounted to 18,191,305,171 shares at the November 28, 2025 settlement date. This marked an increase from 17,958,812,154 shares reported at the end of the previous period, indicating an average of 1.82 days to cover compared to 1.75 days before.
Understanding Short Selling
The reported open short interest positions illustrate the total number of shares sold short by broker/dealers, regardless of their exchange affiliations. A short sale occurs when a seller sells shares they do not own, usually borrowing them for the sale.
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