High Short Interest in Opendoor
Opendoor Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: OPEN) remains a focal point for short sellers, with recent data from Ortex indicating that 24.1% of the company's free float is currently sold short. As of October 20, 2026, the days-to-cover ratio stands at 6.8, suggesting that any significant upward price movement could trigger a rapid covering process. The average cost to borrow remains relatively modest at 0.72%, indicating that while the position is crowded, the immediate cost of maintaining the short is not yet prohibitive for institutional participants. Investors should monitor these levels closely as the stock trades near its 52-week low range.
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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