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Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions in Nasdaq Stocks as of Settlement Date July 15, 2025

1. Short interest fell to 13.79 billion shares on Nasdaq Global Market. 2. Average short interest days decreased from 2.59 to 2.37. 3. Total short interest across all Nasdaq securities is 16.65 billion shares. 4. A slight decrease in short positions indicates less bearish sentiment. 5. Nasdaq shows strong market liquidity and trading efficiency.

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Why Bullish?

The reduction in short interest suggests increased investor confidence. Historical trends show declining short interest often precedes bullish market movements.

How important is it?

Significant changes in short interest can affect trader strategies and perceptions of stock strength. Therefore, it is important for market participants.

Why Short Term?

The immediate market reaction to short interest changes tends to manifest quickly. Similar patterns have been observed during past reporting periods, showing swift price adjustments.

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NEW YORK, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of the settlement date of July 15, 2025, short interest in 3,260 Nasdaq Global MarketSM securities totaled 13,792,841,090 shares compared with 14,138,758,851 shares in 3,257 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of June 30, 2025. The mid-July short interest represents 2.37 days compared with 2.59 days for the prior reporting period. Short interest in 1,647 securities on The Nasdaq Capital MarketSM totaled 2,853,251,720 shares at the end of the settlement date of July 15, 2025, compared with 2,790,159,938 shares in 1,636 securities for the previous reporting period. This represents a 1.00 day average daily volume; the previous reporting period’s figure was 1.00. In summary, short interest in all 4,907 Nasdaq® securities totaled 16,646,092,810 shares at the July 15, 2025 settlement date, compared with 4,893 issues and 16,928,918,789 shares at the end of the previous reporting period. This is 1.84 days average daily volume, compared with an average of 1.72 days for the prior reporting period. The open short interest positions reported for each Nasdaq security reflect the total number of shares sold short by all broker/dealers regardless of their exchange affiliations. A short sale is generally understood to mean the sale of a security that the seller does not own or any sale that is consummated by the delivery of a security borrowed by or for the account of the seller. For more information on Nasdaq Short interest positions, including publication dates, visithttp://www.nasdaq.com/quotes/short-interest.aspxor http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/asp/short_interest.asp. About Nasdaq:Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about the company, technology solutions, and career opportunities, visit us on LinkedIn, on X @Nasdaq, or at www.nasdaq.com.      NDAQO Media Contact: Maximilian LeitenbegerMaximilian.leitenberger@nasdaq.com A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/191e07e7-3c36-44fc-a732-fcbe0fed5e44

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