Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions in Nasdaq Stocks as of Settlement Date May 15, 2026

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Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) released mid-month open short interest data as of settlement date May 15, 2026.

Short interest in all 5,367 Nasdaq securities totaled 20,910,610,395 shares, equal to 2.25 days average daily volume, compared with 20,604,236,849 shares and 2.22 days at the prior April 30, 2026 settlement date.

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NEW YORK, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of the settlement date of May 15, 2026, short interest in 3,727 Nasdaq Global Market^SM securities totaled 17,000,786,423 shares compared with 16,707,836,595 shares in 3,714 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of April 30, 2026. The mid-May short interest represents 2.74 days compared with 2.84 days for the prior reporting period.

Short interest in 1,640 securities on The Nasdaq Capital Market^SM totaled 3,909,823,972 shares at the end of the settlement date of May 15, 2026, compared with 3,896,400,254 shares in 1,644 securities for the previous reporting period. This represents a 1.28 day average daily volume; the previous reporting period’s figure was 1.15.

In summary, short interest in all 5,367 Nasdaq® securities totaled 20,910,610,395 shares at the May 15, 2026 settlement date, compared with 5,358 issues and 20,604,236,849 shares at the end of the previous reporting period. This is 2.25 days average daily volume, compared with an average of 2.22 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.     

Media Contact:
Sam Raffalli
sam.raffalli@nasdaq.com

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FAQ

What were total Nasdaq short interest shares as of May 15, 2026 (NDAQ)?

Total Nasdaq short interest reached 20,910,610,395 shares as of May 15, 2026. According to Nasdaq, this covers 5,367 securities and equates to 2.25 days of average daily volume, slightly above the prior period’s 2.22 days.

How did Nasdaq Global Market short interest change by May 15, 2026 for NDAQ stocks?

Nasdaq Global Market short interest rose to 17,000,786,423 shares on May 15, 2026. According to Nasdaq, this spanned 3,727 securities and corresponded to 2.74 days of average daily volume, compared with 16,707,836,595 shares and 2.84 days previously.

What was Nasdaq Capital Market short interest and days-to-cover on May 15, 2026?

Nasdaq Capital Market short interest totaled 3,909,823,972 shares on May 15, 2026. According to Nasdaq, this involved 1,640 securities and represented 1.28 days of average daily volume, compared with 3,896,400,254 shares and 1.15 days in the prior period.

How many Nasdaq securities had reported short interest as of May 15, 2026?

Short interest was reported in 5,367 Nasdaq securities as of May 15, 2026. According to Nasdaq, this included 3,727 Global Market securities and 1,640 Capital Market securities, slightly above the 5,358 total issues in the previous April 30, 2026 report.

What does the 2.25 days average daily volume mean for Nasdaq short interest in May 2026?

The 2.25 days figure estimates how long it might take short sellers to cover. According to Nasdaq, total short interest equaled 2.25 days of average daily volume on May 15, 2026, up from 2.22 days at the prior settlement date.

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

Investors can access detailed Nasdaq short interest data on Nasdaq’s market activity and trader websites. According to Nasdaq, these portals provide open short interest positions, publication dates, and security-level detail for Global Market and Capital Market listings.