Rising Costs for Short Sellers
IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) has experienced a significant 109% increase in its cost-to-borrow (CTB) over the past week, with fees now reaching 0.55%. This sharp rise in borrowing costs is a direct result of tightening share availability, as more institutional lenders pull back or demand higher premiums for lending out their holdings.
Analyzing the Trend
For short sellers, the rising cost of borrowing is a critical factor that can erode the profitability of a short position. When borrow fees spike, it often indicates that the stock is becoming 'harder to borrow,' which can lead to a squeeze if the price fails to decline as expected. Investors should keep a close eye on IDXX's utilization rate to gauge how much of the available float is currently out on loan.
Key Takeaways
- IDXX borrow fees have increased by 109% in one week.
- Current cost-to-borrow is 0.55%.
- Tightening share availability is driving the increase in borrowing costs.
The Bottom Line
IDEXX Laboratories is becoming increasingly expensive to short, a trend that suggests growing demand for bearish positions and a potential reduction in the supply of lendable shares.
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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