Nasdaq Reports Mid-May Open Short Interest Positions in 4,807 Nasdaq Stocks

Nasdaq announced mid-month open short interest positions in Nasdaq stocks as of settlement date May 15, 2025. Short interest in 3,168 Nasdaq Global Market securities totaled 13,735,568,588 shares, a 2.41-day average daily volume. In 1,639 securities on The Nasdaq Capital Market, short interest was 2,731,907,808 shares, a 1.00-day average daily volume. Total short interest in all 4,807 Nasdaq securities was 16,467,476,396 shares, a 1.79-day average daily volume.

Nasdaq announced mid-month open short interest positions in Nasdaq stocks as of settlement date May 15, 2025. According to the latest data, short interest in 3,168 Nasdaq Global Market securities totaled 13,735,568,588 shares, with an average daily volume of 2.41 days. Meanwhile, in 1,639 securities on The Nasdaq Capital Market, short interest was 2,731,907,808 shares, with an average daily volume of 1.00 day. Overall, total short interest in all 4,807 Nasdaq securities was 16,467,476,396 shares, with an average daily volume of 1.79 days [1].

The data indicates a mixed sentiment among investors. While the average daily volume suggests a relatively low level of short interest, the overall number of shares shorted is substantial. This could imply that investors are cautiously optimistic about the market, with some taking positions to hedge against potential downturns.

Nasdaq's short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio," is a key metric that helps gauge investor sentiment. A short interest ratio of 1.6 days indicates that it would take approximately 1.6 days of the average trading volume to cover all short positions in Nasdaq [1]. This ratio suggests that the current level of short interest is not particularly high, indicating a lack of strong pessimism.

Notably, Nasdaq's short interest ratio is lower than that of many other major stocks. For instance, the short interest ratio for Moody's Co. is 0.86%, and for Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., it is 0.39% [1]. This suggests that Nasdaq is relatively well-positioned compared to its peers in terms of short interest.

However, the recent news of urban-gro (NASDAQ:UGRO) receiving a non-compliance notice from Nasdaq due to delayed filings of its Q1 2025 10-Q and FY2024 10-K reports adds a layer of uncertainty. The company has until June 16, 2025, to submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq [2]. This could potentially impact investor sentiment and the overall stability of Nasdaq's listed companies.

In conclusion, Nasdaq's mid-month open short interest positions as of May 15, 2025, reflect a cautious optimism among investors. While the overall level of short interest is not exceptionally high, the specific details of urban-gro's non-compliance notice warrant close attention.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/NDAQ/short-interest/
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/UGRO/urban-gro-inc-receives-nasdaq-notification-of-non-compliance-with-w2l5c7puupda.html