Beyond Traditional Reporting
Traditional short interest data, such as the bi-weekly reports from FINRA, often suffers from an 8-day lag, making it insufficient for fast-moving markets. ORTEX addresses this by building its own market data, including near-real-time short interest estimates. By modeling data from securities-lending markets, ORTEX provides a more current view of how short positions are evolving throughout the trading day.
Comprehensive Analytics
In addition to short interest estimates, ORTEX offers a suite of 122 alternative datasets, including index rebalance forecasts and proprietary stock scores. This depth of data allows institutional and retail traders alike to identify potential squeeze setups and monitor the cost-to-borrow, which is a key indicator of short-side sentiment and share availability.
Key Takeaways
- Provides near-real-time short interest estimates.
- Models data from securities-lending markets.
- Offers 122 alternative datasets for comprehensive analysis.
- Helps identify potential short squeeze opportunities.
The Bottom Line
ORTEX has become a primary source for traders who cannot afford to wait for stale, official reports. Its ability to provide near-real-time insights into short interest and lending market dynamics makes it a cornerstone of modern short-selling analysis.
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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