Nasdaq Reports Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions as of March 13, 2026
In a press release dated March 24, 2026, Nasdaq Inc announced significant updates regarding short interest positions in its securities as of the settlement date of March 13, 2026. The report highlights trends across various market segments, including the Nasdaq Global Market and the Nasdaq Capital Market, providing valuable insights for investors and market analysts.
1. Total Short Interest Across Nasdaq Securities
As of the settlement date, the total short interest in 3,657 Nasdaq Global Market securities has reached 16,179,628,406 shares. This marks an increase from the previous short interest of 15,794,218,322 shares across 3,629 Global Market issues reported on February 27, 2026. The current mid-March short interest translates to an average of 2.42 days of trading volume, a slight decrease from 2.64 days during the prior reporting period.
2. Breakdown of Short Interest by Market Segment
Nasdaq Global Market
- Total Securities: 3,657
- Total Short Interest: 16,179,628,406 shares
- Average Days of Short Interest: 2.42 days (down from 2.64 days)
Nasdaq Capital Market
In the Nasdaq Capital Market, short interest in 1,649 securities totaled 3,792,945,487 shares. This figure has increased from 3,685,699,100 shares reported in the previous period, which covered 1,653 securities. The average daily volume for this segment has decreased to 1.23 days, compared to 1.65 days noted in the prior reporting.
3. Summary of Overall Short Interest
In total, short interest across all 5,306 Nasdaq securities reached 19,972,573,893 shares as of March 13, 2026. This is an increase from 19,479,917,422 shares in the previous reporting period, which included 5,282 issues. The average days of short interest for all Nasdaq securities stands at 2.05 days, down from 2.37 days in the previous report.
4. Understanding Short Interest
Short interest reflects the total number of shares sold short by broker/dealers, regardless of their exchange affiliations. A short sale involves selling a security that is not owned by the seller, typically executed by delivering a security borrowed for the account of the seller. The data provided by Nasdaq is crucial for investors looking to gauge market sentiment and potential price movements.
5. Conclusion
The latest figures from Nasdaq indicate a notable increase in short interest across its securities, suggesting heightened bearish sentiment among market participants. As investors and analysts digest this information, it will be essential to monitor how these trends develop in upcoming reporting periods and what implications they may have for overall market dynamics.
For further details on Nasdaq's short interest positions, including publication dates and more, Nasdaq provides additional resources online.
