Extreme Borrow Market Stress
Data from the latest Interactive Brokers stock loan availability dataset indicates that RGC T is currently facing severe borrow constraints. With an annualized borrow fee of 237.82%, the cost to maintain a short position has become prohibitive for many market participants. This level of fee, typically seen in stocks with extremely limited float availability, suggests that the borrow market for RGC T has effectively tightened to a point of near-closure.
Squeeze Potential
While the short interest as a percentage of float remains relatively modest at 1.8%, the combination of the astronomical borrow fee and a squeeze score of 28 indicates that any positive price momentum could trigger a rapid covering event. Traders should monitor the utilization rate closely, as further declines in available shares will likely push these borrow costs even higher, forcing short sellers to re-evaluate their positions.
Key Takeaways
- Annualized borrow fee for RGC T has surged to 237.82%.
- Borrow market stress is indicative of a potential short squeeze.
- Squeeze score currently sits at 28, highlighting elevated risk.
- Low short interest of 1.8% suggests the squeeze is driven by supply scarcity rather than massive existing positioning.
The Bottom Line
RGC T is currently one of the most expensive stocks to borrow in the US market. The extreme cost of capital for short sellers makes this a high-risk, high-reward environment for those betting against the ticker.
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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