Real-Time Short Interest
In the modern trading environment, waiting for bi-monthly exchange reports is often insufficient. Ortex provides live short interest data, including days-to-cover, cost-to-borrow (CTB), and utilization rates across global exchanges. This data is essential for identifying crowded trades and potential squeeze setups before they become mainstream news.
Key Metrics to Watch
Utilization % is a particularly vital metric, as it indicates how much of the available lendable supply is currently being utilized by short sellers. When utilization approaches 100%, borrow fees typically spike, signaling that the stock is becoming 'hard to borrow.' By monitoring these metrics, analysts can gain a significant advantage in identifying stocks where the cost of maintaining a short position is becoming prohibitive.
Signal data sourced from Ortex. This post is an original analysis prepared by The Forensic Ledger from publicly available data. Not investment advice.
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