Short interest on S&P 500 stocks reaches multi-year highs, setting the stage for potential squeeze
Short interest on S&P 500 stocks has reached multi-year highs, indicating a significant increase in bearish bets. This trend is particularly pronounced in small-cap stocks, which are experiencing their highest short interest in 15 years. The current environment suggests a potential for a short squeeze, as traders may be forced to buy shares if prices rise.
- ▪Median short interest across S&P 500 constituents has climbed to roughly 3.7%, the highest level in 11 years.
- ▪The Russell 2000 has seen median short interest push near 5.0%, marking a 15-year peak.
- ▪The increase in short interest has been notable since mid-2024, with further acceleration into 2026.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 19:47:07 +0000 |
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Short interest on S&P 500 stocks reaches multi-year highs, setting the stage for potential squeeze Bearish bets across major US indexes have climbed to levels not seen in over a decade, creating a coiled spring that could snap in either direction. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 25, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); Traders betting against US stocks have gotten increasingly aggressive, and the numbers…
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