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Nasdaq Reports Short Interest in Nasdaq Stocks as of August 14, 2026
Short interest in Nasdaq Global Market securities decreased slightly as of August 14, 2026, compared to the previous month.
AS1 NewsSource: ir.nasdaq.com
As of the settlement date on August 14, 2026, short interest in 3,855 Nasdaq Global Market securities totaled approximately 17.67 billion shares. This represents a decrease from about 18.15 billion shares reported for 3,835 securities in the previous reporting period ending in July. The data indicates a slight reduction in short positions across Nasdaq's listed securities, reflecting market sentiment and trading activity during this period.
The slight decrease in short interest may suggest a modest shift in investor sentiment or trading strategies, but the overall impact on the market remains neutral.