Short Interest as % of Market Capitalization S&P 500 Median While the median short interest in the S&P 500 has been rising, the current level of 1.9% is relatively low, implying that market participants are optimistic or cautiously positive about the future performance of the stock market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Short Interest The low average short interest level of the S&P 500 indicates that market participants are generally optimistic or not strongly bearish about the future performance of the S&P 500. Image: J.P. Morgan
S&P 500 – Short Interest on the SPY ETF Short interest on SPY and QQQ ETFs is low, showing little speculation on price declines. This affects market dynamics, as low short interest reduces the potential for a short squeeze. Image: J.P. Morgan
Median S&P 500 Stock Short Interest as % of Market Capitalization The S&P 500’s median short interest level remains low at 1.8%, suggesting that market participants are generally optimistic, or at least, not strongly bearish about the future performance of the S&P 500. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Stocks – Short Interest in Magnificent 7 as a % of Market Capitalization Short interest in the Magnificent 7 stocks is rising, as their high valuations have raised concerns among investors. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
Cash Equities Plus ETFs Short Interest Short interest in U.S. stocks and ETFs is currently very low. What could go wrong? Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
1-Month Change in Sector Wise Short Interest Should investors continue to underweight the communication services and consumer discretionary sectors? Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Average Short Interest on Companies in the S&P 500 Sign of optimism or complacency? Short interest on companies in the S&P 500 continues to decline. Image: Financial Times
U.S. Stocks – Short Interest Ratio for Total U.S. Market Short interest in U.S. stocks remains very low. Image: Bloomberg
Coronavirus Pandemic – Short Interest % of Market Cap by Industries Shorts are largely in industries affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation