Borrow Cost Spike in WGS
Shares of WGS are under significant pressure as the cost to borrow the stock has doubled, rising 102% over the past week to 0.43%. This sharp increase in borrowing fees is a classic indicator of tightening supply in the securities lending market, often preceding a short squeeze.
Squeeze Risk Assessment
When borrow costs spike, it indicates that short sellers are finding it increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain their positions. Traders should monitor the utilization rate closely, as high utilization combined with rising borrow fees often forces short sellers to cover, creating a feedback loop of buying pressure. This data, sourced from Ortex, provides a more timely look at the lending market than official exchange reports.
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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