Paramount Global (PARA) has emerged as the most expensive stock to borrow in the current market, with annualized borrow fees reaching a staggering 315%. According to data from Tapeboard, this level of cost indicates that the securities lending market for PARA has effectively closed, making it nearly impossible for new short sellers to establish positions without incurring prohibitive carry costs. High borrow fees are a primary indicator of supply-demand imbalance, where utilization of lendable shares has likely pushed past the 90% threshold. Investors should note that while official FINRA short interest figures remain stale, the real-time cost-to-borrow data provides an immediate look at the intense pressure currently being applied to the stock. This environment is characteristic of a potential short squeeze setup, as existing shorts face extreme financial pressure to cover their positions.
Signal data sourced from Tapeboard. This post is an original analysis prepared by The Forensic Ledger from publicly available data. Not investment advice.
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