Persistent Short Interest in DJT
Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) remains a focal point for short sellers, consistently appearing as one of the most requested stocks for borrowing on the Interactive Brokers (IBKR) platform. As of recent data, the stock commands some of the highest borrow fees in the market, reflecting a significant supply-demand imbalance in the securities lending market. While borrow fees fluctuate intraday, the sustained demand to borrow shares suggests that institutional and retail bears are maintaining or expanding their positions despite volatility. Investors should note that IBKR data reflects only a portion of the total market, but it serves as a reliable proxy for broader sentiment and borrow scarcity.
Signal data sourced from IBKR Securities Lending Desk. This post is an original analysis prepared by The Forensic Ledger from publicly available data. Not investment advice.
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