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Broadcom (AVGO) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Broadcom Short Interest Data

Broadcom (AVGO) has a short interest of 56.10 million shares, representing 1.22% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 28.79% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.2, indicating that it would take 2.2 days of the average trading volume of 27.26 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
56,100,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
43,560,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+28.79%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$15.46 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 30, 2025
Outstanding Shares
4,703,470,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.22%
Today's Trading Volume
16,378,941 shares
Average Trading Volume
27,262,137 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
60%
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AVGO Short Interest Over Time

AVGO Days to Cover Over Time

AVGO Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Broadcom Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/30/202556,100,000 shares $15.46 billion +28.8%1.2%2.2 $275.65
6/15/202543,560,000 shares $10.83 billion -10.0%0.9%1.6 $248.70
5/31/202548,420,000 shares $11.60 billion -12.4%1.1%1.7 $239.50
5/15/202555,260,000 shares $12.86 billion +12.5%1.2%1.8 $232.64
4/30/202549,120,000 shares $9.45 billion -8.0%N/A1.6 $192.47
4/15/202553,410,000 shares $9.56 billion -3.2%1.2%1.6 $178.95
3/31/202555,150,000 shares $9.23 billion +1.4%1.2%1.7 $167.43
3/15/202554,390,000 shares $10.64 billion -5.2%1.2%1.7 $195.54
2/28/202557,390,000 shares $11.44 billion +13.1%1.2%1.6 $199.29
2/15/202550,730,000 shares $11.82 billion -2.2%1.1%1.6 $233.04
1/31/202551,890,000 shares $11.48 billion -7.7%N/A1.6 $221.27
1/15/202556,230,000 shares $12.82 billion -1.3%N/A1.9 $228.00
12/31/202456,950,000 shares $13.20 billion -16.9%N/A2 $231.84
12/15/202468,550,000 shares $15.41 billion +3.3%N/A2.5 $224.80
11/30/202466,380,000 shares $10.76 billion -2.9%N/A3 $162.08
11/15/202468,360,000 shares $11.27 billion +1.0%N/A2.9 $164.84
10/31/202467,680,000 shares $11.49 billion +3.6%N/A2.8 $169.77
10/15/202465,330,000 shares $11.50 billion +2.1%N/A2.5 $175.98
9/30/202464,010,000 shares $11.04 billion +15.0%N/A2.2 $172.50
9/15/202455,650,000 shares $9.33 billion +1.7%N/A1.7 $167.69
8/31/202454,740,000 shares $8.91 billion +7.6%N/A1.5 $162.82
8/15/202450,860,000 shares $8.45 billion -0.2%N/A1.4 $166.13
7/31/202450,940,000 shares $8.19 billion +0.2%N/A1.4 $160.68
7/15/202450,830,000 shares $8.71 billion -5.4%N/A1.4 $171.42
6/30/20245,370,000 shares $8.62 billion -7.3%N/A1.6 $1,605.53
6/15/20245,790,000 shares $10.05 billion +2.5%N/A1.8 $1,735.04
5/31/20245,650,000 shares $7.51 billion +7.8%N/A2.1 $1,328.55
5/15/20245,240,000 shares $7.53 billion -4.4%N/A1.9 $1,436.17
4/30/20245,480,000 shares $7.13 billion -6.0%N/A1.9 $1,300.27
4/15/20245,830,000 shares $7.64 billion +6.4%N/A2 $1,310.69
3/31/20245,480,000 shares $7.26 billion -0.9%N/A1.8 $1,325.41
3/15/20245,530,000 shares $6.83 billion +5.3%N/A1.8 $1,235.50
2/29/20245,250,000 shares $6.83 billion +3.1%N/A1.5 $1,300.49
2/15/20245,090,000 shares $6.44 billion -1.4%N/A1.5 $1,265.07
1/31/20245,160,000 shares $6.09 billion +2.4%N/A1.5 $1,180.00
1/15/20245,040,000 shares $5.58 billion -17.5%N/A1.5 $1,107.68
12/31/20236,110,000 shares $6.82 billion +12.1%N/A1.9 $1,116.25
12/15/20235,450,000 shares $6.16 billion +15.2%N/A1.8 $1,129.74
11/30/20234,730,000 shares $4.38 billion -36.4%N/A1.8 $925.73
11/15/20237,440,000 shares $7.26 billion +10.4%N/A3.1 $975.40
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10/31/20236,740,000 shares $5.67 billion +1.7%1.7%3 $841.37
10/15/20236,630,000 shares $5.86 billion +6.1%1.6%3 $883.18
9/30/20236,250,000 shares $5.19 billion -1.4%1.6%2.7 $830.58
9/15/20236,340,000 shares $5.40 billion +6.7%1.6%2.7 $851.68
8/31/20235,940,000 shares $5.48 billion +24.3%1.5%2.3 $922.89
8/15/20234,780,000 shares $4.03 billion -17.0%1.2%1.6 $842.52
7/31/20235,760,000 shares $5.18 billion +15.0%1.4%1.9 $898.65
7/15/20235,010,000 shares $4.45 billion +3.3%1.2%1.7 $888.58
6/30/20234,850,000 shares $4.21 billion -16.2%1.2%1.7 $867.43
6/15/20235,790,000 shares $5.12 billion -20.6%1.4%2.1 $883.43
5/31/20237,290,000 shares $5.89 billion +11.1%1.8%2.7 $807.96
5/15/20236,560,000 shares $4.20 billion +7.9%1.6%3.1 $639.80
4/30/20236,080,000 shares $3.81 billion +12.6%1.5%2.9 $626.50
4/15/20235,400,000 shares $3.35 billion +3.9%1.3%2.5 $619.54
3/31/20235,200,000 shares $3.34 billion -8.5%1.3%2.3 $641.54
3/15/20235,680,000 shares $3.56 billion +15.0%1.4%2.5 $626.04
2/28/20234,940,000 shares $2.94 billion +1.2%N/A2.2 $594.29
2/15/20234,880,000 shares $2.97 billion -6.5%N/A2.2 $607.69
1/31/20235,220,000 shares $3.05 billion -8.9%N/A2.3 $585.01
1/15/20235,730,000 shares $3.32 billion +4.6%N/A2.4 $579.00
12/30/20225,480,000 shares $3.06 billion -1.8%N/A2.3 $559.13
12/15/20225,580,000 shares $3.11 billion +14.6%N/A2.3 $558.00
11/30/20224,870,000 shares $2.68 billion -17.5%1.2%2.1 $551.03
11/15/20225,900,000 shares $3.09 billion +18.0%1.5%2.5 $524.42
10/31/20225,000,000 shares $2.35 billion -8.4%1.2%2.2 $470.12
10/15/20225,460,000 shares $2.33 billion +3.2%1.3%2.5 $427.10
9/30/20225,290,000 shares $2.35 billion -14.3%1.3%2.4 $444.01
9/15/20226,170,000 shares $3.09 billion +8.8%1.6%3 $500.14
8/31/20225,670,000 shares $2.83 billion +3.7%1.4%2.8 $499.11
8/15/20225,470,000 shares $3.06 billion +5.0%1.4%2.6 $558.96
7/31/20225,210,000 shares $2.79 billion +5.0%1.3%2.3 $535.48
7/15/20224,960,000 shares $2.45 billion +1.2%1.3%2.1 $494.46
6/30/20224,900,000 shares $2.38 billion -11.7%1.2%2 $485.81
6/15/20225,550,000 shares $2.92 billion +9.7%1.4%2.3 $526.71
5/31/20225,060,000 shares $2.94 billion +9.8%1.3%2.1 $580.13
5/15/20224,610,000 shares $2.71 billion +5.5%1.2%1.9 $588.24
4/30/20224,370,000 shares $2.42 billion -1.4%1.1%1.9 $554.39
4/15/20224,430,000 shares $2.54 billion +2.6%1.1%1.8 $573.85
3/31/20224,320,000 shares $2.72 billion -11.8%1.1%1.7 $629.68
3/15/20224,900,000 shares $2.90 billion -9.1%1.2%1.9 $592.76
2/28/20225,390,000 shares $3.17 billion +15.2%1.4%1.9 $587.44
2/15/20224,680,000 shares $2.82 billion +4.9%1.2%1.7 $602.77
1/31/20224,460,000 shares $2.61 billion -3.3%1.1%1.8 $585.88
1/15/20224,610,000 shares $2.75 billion -16.2%1.1%2 $596.37
12/31/20215,500,000 shares $3.66 billion -3.0%1.4%2.6 $665.41
12/15/20215,670,000 shares $3.63 billion +23.0%1.4%2.8 $639.86
11/30/20214,610,000 shares $2.55 billion -9.8%1.2%2.7 $553.68
11/15/20215,110,000 shares $2.89 billion +0.4%1.3%3.1 $565.77
10/29/20215,090,000 shares $2.71 billion +4.5%1.3%3.2 $531.67
10/15/20214,870,000 shares $2.45 billion +7.0%1.2%3.3 $503.25
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9/30/20214,550,000 shares $2.21 billion +9.1%1.1%3.1 $484.93
9/15/20214,170,000 shares $2.13 billion -6.3%1.0%2.8 $509.74
8/31/20214,450,000 shares $2.21 billion -5.1%1.1%3.1 $497.21
8/13/20214,690,000 shares $2.28 billion -1.9%1.2%3.2 $486.16
7/30/20214,780,000 shares $2.32 billion +7.7%1.2%3 $485.40
7/15/20214,440,000 shares $2.12 billion +1.1%1.1%2.6 $477.34
6/30/20214,390,000 shares $2.09 billion No Change1.1%2.4 $476.84
6/15/20214,390,000 shares $2.07 billion -3.1%1.1%2.3 $470.74
5/28/20214,530,000 shares $2.14 billion +11.6%1.1%2.1 $472.33
5/14/20214,060,000 shares $1.75 billion +1.0%N/A1.7 $430.60
4/30/20214,020,000 shares $1.87 billion -18.5%N/A1.7 $466.29
4/15/20214,930,000 shares $2.35 billion -23.5%N/A2.2 $477.30
3/31/20216,440,000 shares $2.94 billion +33.1%N/A2.9 $456.16
3/15/20214,840,000 shares $2.18 billion +14.2%N/A2.3 $451.17
2/26/20214,240,000 shares $1.94 billion -5.4%N/A2.2 $457.16
2/12/20214,480,000 shares $2.14 billion +2.3%N/A2.7 $478.39
1/29/20214,380,000 shares $1.98 billion +12.0%1.1%2.6 $451.74
1/15/20213,910,000 shares $1.77 billion +3.7%1.0%2.4 $452.07
12/31/20203,770,000 shares $1.64 billion +4.7%1.0%2.3 $434.83
12/15/20203,600,000 shares $1.48 billion +1.1%0.9%2.1 $411.80
11/30/20203,560,000 shares $1.41 billion +1.7%0.9%2.1 $394.95
11/15/20203,500,000 shares $1.31 billion No Change0.9%1.9 $373.50
10/30/20203,500,000 shares $1.24 billion -13.2%0.9%1.9 $355.01
10/15/20204,030,000 shares $1.53 billion +3.3%1.0%2.2 $380.30
9/30/20203,900,000 shares $1.42 billion -1.3%1.0%2.1 $364.32
9/15/20203,950,000 shares $1.45 billion +14.2%1.0%2.1 $366.91
8/31/20203,460,000 shares $1.20 billion -4.2%0.9%1.6 $347.15
8/14/20203,610,000 shares $1.18 billion +7.8%0.9%1.7 $327.82
7/31/20203,350,000 shares $1.06 billion -17.7%0.9%1.5 $316.75

AVGO Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadcom's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Broadcom shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of June 30th, investors have sold 56,100,000 shares of AVGO short. 1.22% of Broadcom's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Broadcom's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Broadcom?

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. AVGO shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Broadcom's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Broadcom?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Broadcom: IMC Chicago LLC, CenterStar Asset Management LLC, Covenant Asset Management LLC, Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA, Focused Wealth Management Inc, Garde Capital Inc., Quaker Wealth Management LLC, CTC LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Pentwater Capital Management LP, Millennium Management LLC, Boothbay Fund Management LLC, Bosun Asset Management LLC, CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, MAI Capital Management, Nomura Holdings Inc., DRW Securities LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Susquehanna International Group LLP, HAP Trading LLC, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., PEAK6 LLC, Torno Capital LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Oribel Capital Management LP, Groupe la Francaise, ADAPT Investment Managers SA, Banco BTG Pactual S.A., Capital Fund Management S.A., Venture Visionary Partners LLC, Garda Capital Partners LP, Credit Agricole S A, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., Maven Securities LTD, Wellington Management Group LLP, Elequin Capital LP, Raymond James Financial Inc., Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC, Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC, Arrowpoint Investment Partners Singapore Pte. Ltd., HighTower Advisors LLC, Simplex Trading LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., MUFG Securities EMEA plc, Wolverine Asset Management LLC, National Bank of Canada FI, Citigroup Inc., XY Capital Ltd, Belvedere Trading LLC, Bank of Nova Scotia, Gladius Capital Management LP, MGO One Seven LLC, Dauntless Investment Group LLC, Readystate Asset Management LP, Crestwood Advisors Group LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Covenant Asset Management LLC, Focused Wealth Management Inc, and Banque Pictet & Cie SA. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Broadcom?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 1.22% of Broadcom's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Broadcom's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Broadcom saw a increase in short interest in the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 56,100,000 shares, an increase of 28.8% from the previous total of 43,560,000 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 Broadcom's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.22% of Broadcom's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Broadcom: Apple Inc. (0.74%), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (3.01%), Amazon.com, Inc. (0.74%), Alphabet Inc. (0.38%), Alphabet Inc. (0.71%), Meta Platforms, Inc. (1.46%), Microsoft Corporation (0.78%), NVIDIA Corporation (1.04%), Synopsys, Inc. (3.20%), Tesla, Inc. (0.00%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($72.10 billion), Invesco QQQ ($26.89 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.61 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($9.52 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.70 billion), WD-40 Company ($7.66 billion), Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund ($6.10 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.80 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF ($5.53 billion), and Vanguard Large-Cap ETF ($5.35 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Broadcom stock?

Short selling AVGO is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Broadcom as its price is falling. AVGO shares are trading up $4.78 today. 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 Broadcom?

A short squeeze for Broadcom 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 AVGO, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Broadcom'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 AVGO, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 30 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:AVGO) was last updated on 7/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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