Median S&P 500 Stock Short Interest as % of Market Capitalization The elevated median short interest in the S&P 500 for 2025 suggests that investors are more cautious, but it does not yet signal widespread bearishness or panic. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Outstanding Short Interest Elevated short interest in both ETFs and single stocks generally signals increased bearish sentiment or heightened hedging activity in the market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Median Stock Short Interest as Share of Market Capitalization While the S&P 500’s median short interest is currently low by historical standards, Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Health Care sectors are notable exceptions, showing elevated short interest compared to their 30-year historical averages. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Short Interest as % of Market Capitalization S&P 500 Median Median short interest in the S&P 500 has dropped to 1.8%, a relatively low figure indicating that market participants are generally optimistic or, at least, not notably bearish about the index’s future performance. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 – Short Interest on the SPY and QQQ U.S. ETFs Low short interest in the SPY and QQQ U.S. ETFs suggests little speculation on price declines, which affects market dynamics by lowering the potential for a short squeeze. Image: J.P. Morgan
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
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
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
U.S. Stock Market – New York Stock Exchange U.S. Short Interest Short-interest continues to decline on the NYSE. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management