S&P 500 – Short Interest on the SPY and QQQ U.S. ETFs Short positions in the SPY and QQQ US ETFs remain muted, indicating limited appetite for downside speculation. The market is still more comfortable with upside than downside. Image: J.P. Morgan Flows and Liquidity
Median Short Interest Across Russell 3000 Stocks Median short interest across Russell 3000 names has surged to multi-year highs as bearish positioning intensifies, setting the stage for a potential squeeze. Crowded shorts have a habit of turning into aggressive buying. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Short Interest as % of Market Capitalization S&P 500 Median Short interest in the median S&P 500 stock sits at 3.2%, a relatively elevated level, but the rise appears driven by hedging activity rather than bearish conviction, offering little evidence of a market inflection point. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Median Single Stock Short Interest Within S&P 500 Index Short interest for the median S&P 500 stock is elevated, raising the odds of short squeezes. The rise reflects hedging activity rather than a wave of bearish bets, and does not signal an imminent turn in the market. Image: Bloomberg
Median S&P 500 Stock Short Interest as % of Market Capitalization Short interest for the median S&P 500 stock remains elevated, climbing to 2.7%. The rise, though, appears driven more by hedging activity than by outright fear or speculative panic. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Median Stock Short Interest as % of Market Capitalization – Russell 2000 vs. Nasdaq 100 vs. S&P 500 Short sellers are crowding into U.S. small‑caps, where weaker balance sheets, higher borrowing costs, and exposure to slower growth make easy targets. 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
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
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