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Microsoft (MSFT) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Microsoft Short Interest Data

Microsoft (MSFT) has a short interest of 53.79 million shares, representing 0.73% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -5.40% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.7, indicating that it would take 2.7 days of the average trading volume of 22.21 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
53,790,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
56,860,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-5.40%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$27.21 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
7,433,170,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.73%
Today's Trading Volume
8,773,410 shares
Average Trading Volume
22,211,508 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
39%
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Microsoft Short Interest History

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/15/202553,790,000 shares $27.21 billion -5.4%0.7%2.7 $505.82
6/30/202556,860,000 shares $28.28 billion +11.1%0.8%2.6 $497.41
6/15/202551,170,000 shares $24.30 billion -12.1%0.7%2.2 $474.96
5/31/202558,180,000 shares $26.69 billion +1.9%0.8%2.5 $458.77
5/15/202557,070,000 shares $25.86 billion +13.4%0.8%2.3 $453.13
4/30/202550,310,000 shares $19.89 billion -1.8%0.7%2 $395.26
4/15/202551,250,000 shares $19.77 billion +2.2%0.7%2.1 $385.73
3/31/202550,170,000 shares $18.83 billion -21.9%0.7%2 $375.39
3/15/202564,260,000 shares $24.97 billion -3.1%0.9%2.8 $388.56
2/28/202566,330,000 shares $26.34 billion +23.7%0.9%2.9 $397.12
2/15/202553,630,000 shares $21.90 billion -14.2%0.7%2.4 $408.43
1/31/202562,490,000 shares $25.94 billion +1.2%0.9%2.9 $415.06
1/15/202561,740,000 shares $26.32 billion -0.7%0.8%2.9 $426.31
12/31/202462,180,000 shares $26.21 billion +3.3%0.9%3 $421.50
12/15/202460,220,000 shares $26.93 billion -4.6%0.8%2.9 $447.27
11/30/202463,090,000 shares $26.72 billion +12.6%0.9%3.1 $423.46
11/15/202456,020,000 shares $23.25 billion -10.4%0.8%2.8 $415.00
10/31/202462,520,000 shares $25.41 billion +3.7%0.9%3.3 $406.35
10/15/202460,310,000 shares $25.25 billion +1.3%0.8%3.1 $418.74
9/30/202459,530,000 shares $25.62 billion -11.8%0.8%3 $430.30
9/15/202467,500,000 shares $29.06 billion +2.6%0.9%3.4 $430.59
8/31/202465,800,000 shares $27.45 billion +20.1%0.9%3.3 $417.14
8/15/202454,790,000 shares $23.07 billion -5.2%0.8%2.7 $421.03
7/31/202457,770,000 shares $24.17 billion -6.7%0.8%2.9 $418.35
7/15/202461,930,000 shares $28.11 billion -3.9%0.9%3.3 $453.96
6/30/202464,470,000 shares $28.81 billion +3.3%0.9%3.4 $446.95
6/15/202462,400,000 shares $27.62 billion +10.6%0.9%3.3 $442.57
5/31/202456,420,000 shares $23.42 billion +28.9%0.8%2.9 $415.13
5/15/202443,760,000 shares $18.51 billion -12.1%0.6%2.2 $423.08
4/30/202449,770,000 shares $19.38 billion -11.6%0.7%2.4 $389.33
4/15/202456,320,000 shares $23.30 billion +1.0%0.8%2.6 $413.64
3/31/202455,770,000 shares $23.46 billion +2.9%0.8%2.5 $420.72
3/15/202454,210,000 shares $22.57 billion +12.4%0.7%2.4 $416.42
2/29/202448,240,000 shares $19.95 billion +13.6%0.7%2 $413.64
2/15/202442,450,000 shares $17.26 billion -14.9%0.6%1.7 $406.56
1/31/202449,880,000 shares $19.83 billion -3.9%0.7%1.9 $397.58
1/15/202451,900,000 shares $20.16 billion +1.0%0.7%2 $388.47
12/31/202351,390,000 shares $19.32 billion -4.3%0.7%2 $376.04
12/15/202353,700,000 shares $19.91 billion +9.0%0.7%2.1 $370.73
11/30/202349,280,000 shares $18.67 billion +4.1%0.7%2 $378.91
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11/15/202347,350,000 shares $17.50 billion +19.7%0.7%2 $369.67
10/31/202339,560,000 shares $13.38 billion -8.0%0.5%1.8 $338.11
10/15/202342,990,000 shares $14.09 billion +8.8%0.6%1.9 $327.73
9/30/202339,510,000 shares $12.48 billion -4.0%0.5%1.6 $315.75
9/15/202341,150,000 shares $13.59 billion +7.4%0.6%1.7 $330.22
8/31/202338,320,000 shares $12.56 billion +23.5%0.5%1.5 $327.76
8/15/202331,030,000 shares $9.99 billion -13.4%0.4%1.1 $321.86
7/31/202335,850,000 shares $12.04 billion -15.7%0.5%1.3 $335.92
7/15/202342,500,000 shares $14.67 billion +11.8%0.6%1.5 $345.24
6/30/202338,000,000 shares $12.94 billion -14.2%0.5%1.4 $340.54
6/15/202344,270,000 shares $15.41 billion -4.6%0.6%1.6 $348.10
5/31/202346,400,000 shares $15.24 billion +9.6%0.6%1.6 $328.39
5/15/202342,340,000 shares $13.10 billion -4.5%0.6%1.5 $309.46
4/30/202344,310,000 shares $13.61 billion +10.7%0.6%1.5 $307.26
4/15/202340,040,000 shares $11.46 billion -2.6%0.6%1.3 $286.14
3/31/202341,110,000 shares $11.85 billion +14.5%0.6%1.3 $288.30
3/15/202335,910,000 shares $9.53 billion +4.7%0.5%1.1 $265.44
2/28/202334,300,000 shares $8.56 billion -6.1%0.5%1.1 $249.42
2/15/202336,520,000 shares $9.84 billion +2.1%0.5%1.2 $269.32
1/31/202335,770,000 shares $8.86 billion -1.5%0.5%1.2 $247.81
1/15/202336,320,000 shares $8.69 billion -4.9%0.5%1.2 $239.23
12/30/202238,190,000 shares $9.16 billion -8.1%0.5%1.3 $239.82
12/15/202241,570,000 shares $10.35 billion +2.8%0.6%1.4 $249.01
11/30/202240,450,000 shares $10.32 billion +16.9%0.6%1.4 $255.14
11/15/202234,590,000 shares $8.37 billion -6.3%0.5%1.2 $241.97
10/31/202236,910,000 shares $8.57 billion -3.4%0.5%1.3 $232.13
10/15/202238,210,000 shares $8.73 billion +9.4%N/A1.5 $228.56
9/30/202234,920,000 shares $8.13 billion -18.7%0.5%1.4 $232.90
9/15/202242,970,000 shares $10.54 billion +6.0%0.6%1.7 $245.38
8/31/202240,540,000 shares $10.60 billion +6.5%N/A1.6 $261.47
8/15/202238,080,000 shares $11.18 billion -0.3%0.5%1.5 $293.47
7/31/202238,190,000 shares $10.72 billion -2.1%0.5%1.3 $280.74
7/15/202239,000,000 shares $10.01 billion +0.3%0.5%1.2 $256.72
6/30/202238,900,000 shares $9.99 billion -19.2%0.5%1.2 $256.83
6/15/202248,150,000 shares $12.12 billion +4.7%N/A1.5 $251.76
5/31/202246,000,000 shares $12.51 billion +19.7%0.6%1.4 $271.87
5/15/202238,430,000 shares $10.03 billion -6.8%0.5%1.1 $261.12
4/30/202241,240,000 shares $11.44 billion +15.9%0.6%1.2 $277.52
4/15/202235,580,000 shares $9.96 billion -3.3%0.5%1 $279.83
3/31/202236,810,000 shares $11.35 billion +1.0%0.5%1 $308.31
3/15/202236,440,000 shares $10.46 billion -12.2%0.5%1 $287.15
2/28/202241,490,000 shares $12.40 billion +17.4%0.6%1.1 $298.79
2/15/202235,350,000 shares $10.62 billion -12.0%0.5%1 $300.47
1/31/202240,180,000 shares $12.50 billion +3.0%0.5%1.2 $310.98
1/15/202239,030,000 shares $12.11 billion -0.9%0.5%1.3 $310.20
12/31/202139,380,000 shares $13.24 billion -8.4%0.5%1.5 $336.32
12/15/202142,980,000 shares $14.38 billion +5.1%0.6%1.6 $334.65
11/30/202140,880,000 shares $13.51 billion -0.8%0.6%1.6 $330.59
11/15/202141,200,000 shares $13.85 billion -16.5%0.6%1.7 $336.07
10/29/202149,330,000 shares $16.36 billion +1.6%0.7%2.1 $331.62
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10/15/202148,560,000 shares $14.77 billion +3.0%0.7%2.2 $304.21
9/30/202147,170,000 shares $13.30 billion +6.7%0.6%2.1 $281.92
9/15/202144,200,000 shares $13.47 billion -3.3%0.6%2 $304.82
8/31/202145,700,000 shares $13.80 billion +8.8%0.6%2.1 $301.88
8/13/202141,990,000 shares $12.30 billion -12.5%0.6%1.9 $292.85
7/30/202147,980,000 shares $13.67 billion -15.0%0.7%2.1 $284.91
7/15/202156,420,000 shares $15.86 billion +11.0%0.8%2.3 $281.03
6/30/202150,820,000 shares $13.77 billion +5.6%0.7%2.1 $270.90
6/15/202148,140,000 shares $12.44 billion +3.6%0.7%1.9 $258.36
5/28/202146,470,000 shares $11.60 billion +14.7%0.6%1.8 $249.68
5/14/202140,530,000 shares $10.06 billion -13.2%0.6%1.4 $248.15
4/30/202146,700,000 shares $11.78 billion -23.6%0.6%1.6 $252.18
4/15/202161,160,000 shares $15.87 billion +26.3%0.8%2.1 $259.50
3/31/202148,430,000 shares $11.42 billion -2.3%0.7%1.6 $235.77
3/15/202149,570,000 shares $11.64 billion +19.1%0.7%1.7 $234.81
2/26/202141,630,000 shares $9.67 billion +2.5%0.6%1.4 $232.38
2/12/202140,600,000 shares $9.95 billion -8.8%0.6%1.4 $244.99
1/29/202144,530,000 shares $10.33 billion +6.2%0.6%1.5 $231.96
1/15/202141,950,000 shares $8.92 billion +7.0%0.6%1.4 $212.65
12/31/202039,200,000 shares $8.72 billion -1.8%0.5%1.4 $222.42
12/15/202039,910,000 shares $8.55 billion +2.3%0.5%1.4 $214.13
11/30/202039,000,000 shares $8.35 billion +14.5%N/A1.3 $214.07
11/15/202034,070,000 shares $7.38 billion -7.4%0.5%1.1 $216.51
10/30/202036,800,000 shares $7.45 billion +5.0%0.5%1.2 $202.47
10/15/202035,050,000 shares $7.70 billion -11.6%0.5%1.1 $219.66
9/30/202039,630,000 shares $8.34 billion +4.9%0.5%1.2 $210.33
9/15/202037,790,000 shares $7.89 billion +3.7%0.5%1.1 $208.78
8/31/202036,460,000 shares $8.22 billion +23.1%0.5%1 $225.53
8/14/202029,630,000 shares $6.19 billion -18.8%0.4%0.9 $208.90

MSFT Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microsoft's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Microsoft shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 15th, investors have sold 53,790,000 shares of MSFT short. 0.73% of Microsoft's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Microsoft's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Microsoft?

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. MSFT shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on Microsoft's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Microsoft?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Microsoft: Lido Advisors LLC, Delta Accumulation LLC, Hsbc Holdings PLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., All Terrain Financial Advisors LLC, Financial Advocates Investment Management, QVR LLC, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Eisler Capital Management Ltd., CFC Planning Co LLC, MAI Capital Management, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Investidor Profissional Gestao de Recursos Ltda., Greenland Capital Management LP, Citigroup Inc., Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC, Creative Planning, SG Americas Securities LLC, Francis Financial Inc., Garda Capital Partners LP, Monaco Asset Management SAM, Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC, Credit Industriel ET Commercial, RWA Wealth Partners LLC, Equitec Proprietary Markets LLC, Savant Capital LLC, Mirae Asset Securities USA Inc., Simplex Trading LLC, Mission Wealth Management LP, MUFG Securities EMEA plc, Wolverine Asset Management LLC, General American Investors Co. Inc., Private Wealth Partners LLC, Insight Advisors LLC PA, Portman Square Capital LLP, VELA Investment Management LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Twin Tree Management LP, Credit Industriel ET Commercial, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC, Commonwealth Financial Services LLC, IRON Financial LLC, ADAPT Investment Managers SA, Davis Rea LTD., Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC, US Bancorp DE, IMC Chicago LLC, CenterStar Asset Management LLC, Truist Financial Corp, Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC, Venture Visionary Partners LLC, Banque Pictet & Cie SA, Mather Group LLC., Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA, Occidental Asset Management LLC, Farther Finance Advisors LLC, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Exchange Traded Concepts LLC, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jackson Square Capital LLC, Garde Capital Inc., Quaker Wealth Management LLC, CTC LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Ursa Fund Management LLC, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Polar Asset Management Partners Inc., CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, HBK Investments L P, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, Caption Management LLC, MAI Capital Management, Nomura Holdings Inc., DRW Securities LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Symmetry Peak Management LLC, Evergreen Capital Management LLC, All Terrain Financial Advisors LLC, Susquehanna International Group LLP, HAP Trading LLC, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, and Eisler Capital Management Ltd.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Microsoft?

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. 0.73% of Microsoft's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Microsoft's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Microsoft saw a decrease in short interest in the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 53,790,000 shares, a decrease of 5.4% from the previous total of 56,860,000 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 Microsoft's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.73% of Microsoft's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Microsoft: Apple Inc. (0.63%), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (2.76%), Amazon.com, Inc. (0.59%), Alphabet Inc. (0.28%), Alphabet Inc. (0.48%), Meta Platforms, Inc. (1.18%), NVIDIA Corporation (0.83%), Tesla, Inc. (2.17%), Salesforce Inc. (1.62%), Oracle Corporation (1.26%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Coinbase Global, Inc. ($5.11 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.76 billion), Reddit Inc. ($2.84 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($2.79 billion), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC ($2.79 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($2.67 billion), Rocket Lab Corporation ($2.49 billion), AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ($2.12 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.09 billion), and Omnicom Group Inc. ($2.04 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Microsoft stock?

Short selling MSFT is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Microsoft as its price is falling. MSFT shares are trading down $3.05 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 Microsoft?

A short squeeze for Microsoft occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of MSFT, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Microsoft'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 MSFT, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 15 2025.



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