Current Lending Market Status
As of the latest data from Interactive Brokers, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) shows a cost-to-borrow (CTB) fee of 0.25%. With 10,000,000 shares currently available for lending, the stock remains easy to borrow, suggesting no immediate institutional short-selling pressure or supply constraints in the securities lending market.
Market Context
While BRK.B is a massive cap stock, monitoring the borrow fee is essential for identifying shifts in sentiment. A fee of 0.25% is standard for highly liquid, large-cap equities. Any sudden spike in this fee or a significant reduction in available shares would be a primary indicator of increased short-selling interest or a potential squeeze setup, though current data shows no such activity.
Key Takeaways
- Borrow Fee: 0.25% APR.
- Shares Available: 10,000,000.
- Market Sentiment: Stable, no signs of short-side accumulation.
- Data Source: Interactive Brokers via ChartExchange.
The Bottom Line
Berkshire Hathaway remains in a low-cost, high-availability lending environment, indicating that short sellers are not currently targeting the stock.
Signal data sourced from ChartExchange. This post is an original analysis prepared by The Forensic Ledger from publicly available data. Not investment advice.
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