Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) is currently experiencing significant short-selling pressure, having been flagged on the FINRA threshold list for 79 consecutive trading days. The stock exhibits a short interest of 10.0% of the float. Despite the high volume of short activity, the borrow fee remains at 0.3%, suggesting that while the volume of shorting is high, the supply of lendable shares remains sufficient to keep borrowing costs suppressed. The days-to-cover ratio stands at 3.9, indicating that short sellers could potentially exit their positions relatively quickly if market conditions shift. Traders should watch for any tightening in borrow availability which could signal a change in the cost-to-borrow dynamic.
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