Extreme Borrow Costs
Hertz (HTZ) has become one of the most expensive stocks to short in the current market, with the cost to borrow (CTB) reaching a staggering 317% APR. This extreme fee is a clear indicator of a severe supply-demand imbalance in the securities lending market, where shares are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Squeeze Risk Assessment
With short interest standing at 73.5% of the free float, the stock is highly crowded. Despite a 45% rally over the last three months, short sellers remain undeterred, creating a high-stakes environment. The combination of extreme borrow costs and high short interest significantly elevates the risk of a short squeeze, as any positive catalyst could trigger a violent scramble for shares among trapped shorts.
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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