Market-Wide Short Interest Update
Nasdaq has released its mid-month short interest report for the settlement date of September 15, 2026. The data shows that total short interest across 3,862 Nasdaq Global Market securities reached 18,116,572,644 shares. This aggregate figure provides a high-level view of the short-selling environment across the exchange.
Analysis of Aggregate Data
This report is a critical benchmark for institutional and retail analysts alike. While the data is aggregated, it highlights the overall level of bearish sentiment in the market. Analysts should look for deviations in specific sectors or individual tickers within this list to identify potential short-squeeze candidates or areas of high short-selling conviction.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement Date: September 15, 2026.
- Total Shares Shorted: 18,116,572,644.
- Securities Covered: 3,862.
- Source: Nasdaq.
The Bottom Line
The latest Nasdaq report confirms the scale of open short positions, providing a foundational data point for market-wide short interest analysis.
Signal data sourced from Nasdaq. This post is an original analysis prepared by The Forensic Ledger from publicly available data. Not investment advice.
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