Nasdaq Announces End-of-Month Open Short Interest Positions in Nasdaq Stocks as of Settlement Date July 31, 2026

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Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) reported end-of-month open short interest positions for its markets as of the settlement date July 31, 2026. Short interest in 3,835 Nasdaq Global Market securities was 18.15 billion shares, down from 18.41 billion shares in 3,836 issues on July 15, 2026, representing 3.17 days of average daily volume versus 3.07 days previously.

Short interest in 1,653 Nasdaq Capital Market securities totaled 4.45 billion shares, compared with 4.50 billion shares in 1,654 securities for the prior period, equal to 1.92 days of average daily volume versus 1.65 days before. In total, short interest across 5,488 Nasdaq securities was 22.60 billion shares, down from 22.90 billion shares in 5,490 issues, corresponding to 2.81 days of average daily volume, compared with 2.63 days for the previous reporting period, according to Nasdaq.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of the settlement date of July 31, 2026, short interest in 3,835 Nasdaq Global Market^SM securities totaled 18,151,604,493 shares compared with 18,406,468,581 shares in 3,836 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of July 15, 2026. The July short interest represents 3.17 days compared with 3.07 days for the prior reporting period.

Short interest in 1,653 securities on The Nasdaq Capital Market^SM totaled 4,446,250,391 shares at the end of the settlement date of July 31, 2026, compared with 4,495,814,044 shares in 1,654 securities for the previous reporting period. This represents a 1.92 day average daily volume; the previous reporting period’s figure was 1.65.

In summary, short interest in all 5,488 Nasdaq^® securities totaled 22,597,854,884 shares at the July 31, 2026 settlement date, compared with 5,490 issues and 22,902,282,625 shares at the end of the previous reporting period. This is 2.81 days average daily volume, compared with an average of 2.63 days for the prior reporting period.

The open short interest positions reported for each Nasdaq security reflect the total number of shares sold short by all broker/dealers regardless of their exchange affiliations. A short sale is generally understood to mean the sale of a security that the seller does not own or any sale that is consummated by the delivery of a security borrowed by or for the account of the seller.

For more information on Nasdaq Short interest positions, including publication dates, visit https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/quotes/short-interest or http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/asp/short_interest.asp.

About Nasdaq:
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about the company, technology solutions, and career opportunities, visit us on LinkedIn, on X @Nasdaq, or at www.nasdaq.com.     

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FAQ

What were the total Nasdaq short interest shares as of July 31, 2026 for NDAQ-listed securities?

Total short interest across all Nasdaq-listed securities was about 22.60 billion shares as of July 31, 2026. According to Nasdaq, this covered 5,488 securities and represented 2.81 days of average daily trading volume.

How did Nasdaq Global Market short interest change by July 31, 2026 (NDAQ)?

Nasdaq Global Market short interest decreased to 18.15 billion shares in 3,835 securities by July 31, 2026. According to Nasdaq, this compared with 18.41 billion shares in 3,836 issues on July 15, and represented 3.17 days of average daily volume.

What was the Nasdaq Capital Market short interest and days-to-cover on July 31, 2026?

Nasdaq Capital Market short interest totaled about 4.45 billion shares in 1,653 securities on July 31, 2026. According to Nasdaq, this equated to 1.92 days of average daily volume, up from 1.65 days in the previous reporting period.

Did overall Nasdaq short interest days-to-cover increase by July 31, 2026 (NDAQ)?

Yes, overall Nasdaq short interest days-to-cover rose to 2.81 days by July 31, 2026. According to Nasdaq, this was an increase from 2.63 days in the prior reporting period, even though total short interest shares declined.

How many securities were included in Nasdaq short interest reporting on July 31, 2026?

Nasdaq reported short interest for 5,488 securities as of the July 31, 2026 settlement date. According to Nasdaq, this included 3,835 Nasdaq Global Market securities and 1,653 Nasdaq Capital Market securities, slightly fewer issues than the prior reporting period.

Where can investors find detailed Nasdaq short interest data for NDAQ stocks?

Investors can access detailed Nasdaq short interest data on Nasdaq’s short interest webpages. According to Nasdaq, information and publication dates are available at nasdaq.com/market-activity/quotes/short-interest and nasdaqtrader.com/asp/short_interest.asp for all reported securities.