Nikola (NKLA) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → Proof that the Musk/Bezos rivalry is about to hit a new level (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free NKLA Stock Alerts $0.58 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 05/9/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Nikola Short Interest DataCurrent Short Volume214,820,000 sharesPrevious Short Volume239,050,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month-10.14%Dollar Volume Sold Short$140.41 millionShort Interest Ratio / Days to Cover2.3Last Record DateApril 15, 2024Outstanding Shares1,356,180,000 sharesPercentage of Shares Shorted15.84%Today's Trading Volume77,083,735 sharesAverage Trading Volume95,426,336 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average81% Short Selling Nikola ? 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Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort InterestDays to CoverShort Percent of FloatNKLA Short Interest Over TimeNKLA Days to Cover Over TimeNKLA Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad Crypto 101 MediaThe Crypto 9-5 Escape PlanA brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.Click here to get instant access to the guide Nikola Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 4/15/2024214,820,000 shares $140.41 million -10.1%N/A2.3 $0.65 3/31/2024239,050,000 shares $248.61 million -5.3%N/A2.6 $1.04 3/15/2024252,380,000 shares $162.48 million +16.5%N/A2.7 $0.64 2/29/2024216,730,000 shares $161.29 million -5.6%N/A2 $0.74 2/15/2024229,650,000 shares $172.24 million +5.6%N/A2.2 $0.75 1/31/2024217,460,000 shares $162.51 million +13.8%N/A2.3 $0.75 Get the Latest News and Ratings for NKLA and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Nikola and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/15/2024191,110,000 shares $133.78 million +13.1%N/A2.2 $0.70 12/31/2023169,020,000 shares $147.86 million -6.8%N/A2.1 $0.87 12/15/2023181,360,000 shares $164.53 million -6.1%N/A2.4 $0.91 11/30/2023193,060,000 shares $187.73 million +2.1%N/A2.6 $0.97 11/15/2023189,160,000 shares $202.40 million +4.3%N/A2.9 $1.07 10/31/2023181,400,000 shares $195.91 million +0.3%N/A2.7 $1.08 10/15/2023180,890,000 shares $233.35 million -7.3%N/A2.3 $1.29 9/30/2023195,070,000 shares $306.26 million +1.9%N/A2.1 $1.57 9/15/2023191,520,000 shares $227.91 million +27.5%N/A2.1 $1.19 8/31/2023150,270,000 shares $177.32 million -4.7%N/A1.7 $1.18 8/15/2023157,700,000 shares $301.21 million +13.9%N/A1.9 $1.91 7/31/2023138,460,000 shares $369.69 million +6.9%N/A1.7 $2.67 7/15/2023129,520,000 shares $291.42 million +0.6%N/A2 $2.25 6/30/2023128,790,000 shares $177.73 million +11.7%N/A2.6 $1.38 6/15/2023115,260,000 shares $161.36 million +2.1%N/A2.5 $1.40 5/31/2023112,890,000 shares $70.44 million +2.0%N/A3.9 $0.62 5/15/2023110,700,000 shares $83.88 million +3.7%N/A4.7 $0.76 4/30/2023106,740,000 shares $94.52 million -6.5%N/A5.4 $0.89 4/15/2023114,170,000 shares $93.62 million -2.0%N/A6.3 $0.82 3/31/2023116,520,000 shares $140.99 million +2.6%N/A7.6 $1.21 3/15/2023113,570,000 shares $186.25 million -0.9%N/A8.9 $1.64 2/28/2023114,550,000 shares $254.30 million +9.0%N/A9.2 $2.22 2/15/2023105,100,000 shares $280.62 million +5.4%28.1%8.5 $2.67 1/31/202399,750,000 shares $270.32 million -0.2%26.7%8.3 $2.71 1/15/202399,900,000 shares $254.75 million -2.2%29.1%8.8 $2.55 12/30/2022102,100,000 shares $220.54 million +3.6%29.8%8.6 $2.16 12/15/202298,530,000 shares $209.87 million -0.8%30.7%8.3 $2.13 11/30/202299,320,000 shares $260.22 million -1.9%31.9%7.9 $2.62 11/15/2022101,260,000 shares $311.88 million +1.1%32.5%7.7 $3.08 10/31/2022100,200,000 shares $379.76 million +2.8%33.1%7.6 $3.79 10/15/202297,440,000 shares $298.17 million +12.2%33.8%7.6 $3.06 9/30/202286,860,000 shares $305.75 million +9.9%31.7%7.4 $3.52 9/15/202279,050,000 shares $412.64 million +5.7%28.8%6.7 $5.22 8/31/202274,760,000 shares $400.71 million -4.2%27.3%7 $5.36You need to know these two things about AI stocks ASAP… (Ad)For 40 years, he's been known as one of the world's most bullish investors. Forbes even referred to him a "perma bull"... But he just shocked the world by issuing a massive bear warning about AI stocks.Go here now for this breaking story. NKLA Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is Nikola's current short interest? Short interest is the volume of Nikola shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, investors have sold 214,820,000 shares of NKLA short. Learn More on Nikola's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Nikola? The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. NKLA shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Nikola's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting Nikola? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Nikola: Nomura Holdings Inc., III Capital Management, P Schoenfeld Asset Management LP, Nomura Holdings Inc., Weiss Asset Management LP, and IMC Chicago LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Is Nikola's short interest increasing or decreasing? Nikola saw a drop in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 214,820,000 shares, a drop of 10.1% from the previous total of 239,050,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment. How does Nikola's short interest compare to its competitors? Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "auto/tires/trucks" compare to Nikola: The Shyft Group, Inc. (4.06%), The Lion Electric Company (5.27%), Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (6.01%), XPEL, Inc. (8.98%), American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (2.52%), ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (29.05%), Standard Motor Products, Inc. (1.79%), Luminar Technologies, Inc. (20.21%), Custom Truck One Source, Inc. (4.46%), Miller Industries, Inc. (0.56%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.70 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.52 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.14 billion), General Motors ($2.68 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.57 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.18 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.10 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($1.91 billion), TC Energy Co. ($1.90 billion), and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ($1.78 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short Nikola stock? Short selling NKLA is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Nikola as its price is falling. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit. How does a short squeeze work against Nikola? A short squeeze for Nikola occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of NKLA, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Nikola's short interest reported? Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including NKLA, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2024. 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