Short Interest Overview: REAL
As of the latest FINRA bi-monthly report dated July 31, 2026, The RealReal (REAL) reported 16 million shares sold short. This represents 13.14% of the company's outstanding shares. With an average daily trading volume of approximately 2.6 million shares, the days-to-cover ratio is calculated at 6.18 days.
Borrow Market Dynamics
As of August 20, 2026, the cost to borrow (CTB) for REAL is 0.41%. The availability of shares to borrow has fluctuated, with 2.3 million shares currently available. While the borrow fee is currently low, the double-digit short interest percentage indicates that a significant portion of the float is committed to bearish positions. Traders should monitor the borrow fee for any sudden spikes, which could indicate a tightening of supply in the securities lending market.
Signal data sourced from Short Interest Tracker. This post is an original analysis prepared by The Forensic Ledger from publicly available data. Not investment advice.
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