Paramount Global (PARA) has emerged as a focal point for extreme borrow market stress. According to data from Tapeboard as of November 12, 2026, the stock is commanding an annualized borrow fee of 315%. In the world of securities lending, fees exceeding 100% are a clear signal that the borrow market has effectively closed, making it prohibitively expensive for new short sellers to enter positions. This level of cost suggests that existing short sellers are holding onto positions despite the massive carry cost, or that supply has been completely exhausted by institutional lenders. Investors should note that borrow fees are set by supply and demand at broker-dealer stock-loan desks; when utilization climbs past 90%, fees can spike into triple digits within hours. This is a critical indicator of a potential short squeeze environment where the cost of maintaining a short position becomes unsustainable.
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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