Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions in Nasdaq Stocks as of Settlement Date April 15, 2025

Nasdaq (NDAQ) has released its mid-month short interest report for April 15, 2025.

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Nasdaq (NDAQ) has released its mid-month short interest report for April 15, 2025. The report shows total short interest across all Nasdaq securities reached 15.82 billion shares, up from 15.75 billion in the previous period.

In the Nasdaq Global Market, short interest totaled 13.21 billion shares across 3,143 securities, compared to 13.07 billion shares in 3,140 securities from March 31. The days-to-cover ratio decreased to 1.76 days from 2.64 days.

For the Nasdaq Capital Market, short interest was 2.61 billion shares across 1,634 securities, down from 2.68 billion shares in 1,625 securities. The days-to-cover ratio decreased to 1.00 from 1.12. Overall, the combined markets showed a days-to-cover ratio of 1.52, down from 2.14 in the previous period.

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NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of the settlement date of April 15, 2025, short interest in 3,143 Nasdaq Global Market^SM securities totaled 13,211,633,004 shares compared with 13,072,444,217 shares in 3,140 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of March 31, 2025. The mid-April short interest represents 1.76 days compared with 2.64 days for the prior reporting period.

Short interest in 1,634 securities on The Nasdaq Capital Market^SM totaled 2,609,354,721 shares at the end of the settlement date of April 15, 2025, compared with 2,682,510,166 shares in 1,625 securities for the previous reporting period. This represents a 1.00 day average daily volume; the previous reporting period’s figure was 1.12.

In summary, short interest in all 4,777 Nasdaq^® securities totaled 15,820,987,725 shares at the April 15, 2025 settlement date, compared with 4,765 issues and 15,754,954,383 shares at the end of the previous reporting period. This is 1.52 days average daily volume, compared with an average of 2.14 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
http://www.nasdaq.com/quotes/short-interest.aspx
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.

Media Contact:
Camille Stafford
camille.stafford@nasdaq.com

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What is the total short interest in Nasdaq stocks as of April 15, 2025?

Total short interest in all Nasdaq securities was 15.82 billion shares as of April 15, 2025, slightly up from 15.75 billion shares in the previous period.

How has the days-to-cover ratio changed for Nasdaq Global Market securities?

The days-to-cover ratio for Nasdaq Global Market securities decreased significantly from 2.64 to 1.76 days in the April 15, 2025 report.

What is the short interest trend in Nasdaq Capital Market securities?

Short interest in Nasdaq Capital Market securities decreased to 2.61 billion shares from 2.68 billion, with days-to-cover ratio dropping from 1.12 to 1.00.

How many securities are currently being tracked for short interest across all Nasdaq markets?

A total of 4,777 Nasdaq securities are being tracked for short interest as of April 15, 2025, up from 4,765 in the previous reporting period.

What is the overall days-to-cover ratio for all Nasdaq securities as of April 2025?

The overall days-to-cover ratio for all Nasdaq securities is 1.52 days, down from 2.14 days in the previous reporting period.