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Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Oxford Lane Capital Short Interest Data

Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) has a short interest of 5.70 million shares, representing 1.26% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -20.83% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.0, indicating that it would take 1.0 days of the average trading volume of 5.35 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
5,700,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
7,200,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-20.83%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$24.91 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.0 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
453,183,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.26%
Today's Trading Volume
3,532,726 shares
Average Trading Volume
5,353,447 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
66%
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OXLC Short Interest Over Time

OXLC Days to Cover Over Time

OXLC Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Oxford Lane Capital Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/20255,700,000 shares $24.91 million -20.8%1.3%1 $4.37
5/31/20257,200,000 shares $32.62 million -41.8%1.6%1 $4.53
5/15/202512,360,000 shares $61.31 million +26.8%3.6%1.7 $4.96
4/30/20259,750,000 shares $45.34 million -8.5%N/A1.3 $4.65
4/15/202510,660,000 shares $48.50 million +79.5%3.1%1.4 $4.55
3/31/20255,940,000 shares $28.04 million -23.2%1.7%0.8 $4.72
3/15/20257,730,000 shares $37.03 million +135.0%2.2%1.1 $4.79
2/28/20253,290,000 shares $16.65 million -16.7%1.0%0.5 $5.06
2/15/20253,950,000 shares $19.99 million +62.6%1.1%0.7 $5.06
1/31/20252,430,000 shares $12.39 million -11.0%N/A0.5 $5.10
1/15/20252,730,000 shares $14.09 million -2.9%N/A0.6 $5.16
12/31/20242,810,000 shares $14.25 million -21.7%N/A0.6 $5.07
12/15/20243,590,000 shares $18.81 million +15.1%N/A0.8 $5.24
11/30/20243,120,000 shares $16.41 million -16.8%N/A0.8 $5.26
11/15/20243,750,000 shares $19.69 million +76.9%N/A1 $5.25
10/31/20242,120,000 shares $11.15 million -12.4%N/A0.6 $5.26
10/15/20242,420,000 shares $12.75 million +28.0%N/A0.6 $5.27
9/30/20241,890,000 shares $9.90 million -46.5%N/A0.4 $5.24
9/15/20243,530,000 shares $18.81 million +48.3%N/A0.8 $5.33
8/31/20242,380,000 shares $12.76 million -19.1%N/A0.5 $5.36
8/15/20242,940,000 shares $15.52 million -1.7%N/A0.6 $5.28
7/31/20242,990,000 shares $16.56 million +57.4%N/A0.7 $5.54
7/15/20241,900,000 shares $10.72 million +6.7%N/A0.5 $5.64
6/30/20241,780,000 shares $9.65 million -38.4%N/A0.5 $5.42
6/15/20242,890,000 shares $15.90 million +39.6%N/A0.9 $5.50
5/31/20242,070,000 shares $11.30 million +14.4%N/A0.7 $5.46
5/15/20241,810,000 shares $9.83 million +4.0%N/A0.8 $5.43
4/30/20241,740,000 shares $8.68 million +9.4%N/A0.8 $4.99
4/15/20241,590,000 shares $7.90 million -0.6%N/A0.8 $4.97
3/31/20245,800 shares $29.46 thousand -99.7%N/A0.4 $5.08
3/15/20241,950,000 shares $9.87 million +58.5%N/A1 $5.06
2/29/20241,230,000 shares $6.26 million -55.1%N/A0.6 $5.09
2/15/20242,740,000 shares $14.03 million +179.8%N/A1.5 $5.12
1/31/2024979,200 shares $5.01 million +15.5%N/A0.6 $5.12
1/15/2024848,000 shares $4.32 million -8.0%N/A0.5 $5.09
12/31/2023921,300 shares $4.55 million -13.9%N/A0.6 $4.94
12/15/20231,070,000 shares $5.17 million -8.6%N/A0.7 $4.83
11/30/20231,170,000 shares $5.71 million -18.8%N/A0.7 $4.88
11/15/20231,440,000 shares $7.13 million +4.4%N/A0.9 $4.95
10/31/20231,380,000 shares $6.54 million -6.8%N/A0.8 $4.74
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10/15/20231,480,000 shares $7.46 million +28.7%N/A0.9 $5.04
9/30/20231,150,000 shares $5.74 million +45.4%N/A0.6 $4.99
9/15/2023791,100 shares $3.92 million +9.4%N/A0.4 $4.96
8/31/2023722,900 shares $3.66 million -80.2%N/A0.4 $5.06
8/15/20233,650,000 shares $19.60 million +18.1%N/A2 $5.37
7/31/20233,090,000 shares $16.62 million +327.9%N/A1.8 $5.38
7/15/2023722,200 shares $3.63 million -34.9%N/A0.5 $5.03
6/30/20231,110,000 shares $5.37 million -50.5%N/A0.8 $4.84
6/15/20232,240,000 shares $11.16 million +0.5%N/A2 $4.98
5/31/20232,230,000 shares $11.26 million -30.5%N/A2.2 $5.05
5/15/20233,210,000 shares $16.72 million +9.9%N/A3.3 $5.21
4/30/20232,920,000 shares $15.18 million -11.8%N/A3 $5.20
4/15/20233,310,000 shares $17.08 million +9.2%N/A3.3 $5.16
3/31/20233,030,000 shares $15.85 million +13.9%N/A2.9 $5.23
3/15/20232,660,000 shares $13.67 million +20.9%N/A2.5 $5.14
2/28/20232,200,000 shares $12.39 million -22.5%N/A2 $5.63
2/15/20232,840,000 shares $16.56 million +40.6%N/A2.7 $5.83
1/31/20232,020,000 shares $11.80 million +4.7%N/A1.8 $5.84
1/15/20231,930,000 shares $11.14 million -1.5%N/A1.8 $5.77
12/30/20221,960,000 shares $9.94 million +10.7%N/A1.8 $5.07
12/15/20221,770,000 shares $8.92 million -16.9%N/A1.6 $5.04
11/30/20222,130,000 shares $10.95 million -6.2%N/A1.9 $5.14
11/15/20222,270,000 shares $12.28 million -12.0%N/A2 $5.41
10/31/20222,580,000 shares $13.73 million -4.4%N/A2.3 $5.32
10/15/20222,700,000 shares $13.55 million No ChangeN/A2.3 $5.02
9/30/20222,470,000 shares $12.77 million -14.2%N/A2.1 $5.17
9/15/20222,880,000 shares $16.93 million No ChangeN/A2.5 $5.88
8/31/20222,880,000 shares $17.31 million -10.0%N/A2.5 $6.01
8/15/20223,200,000 shares $20.51 million +11.1%N/A2.8 $6.41
7/31/20222,880,000 shares $19.21 million -0.4%N/A2.5 $6.67
7/15/20222,890,000 shares $18.12 million No ChangeN/A2.4 $6.27
6/30/20222,890,000 shares $16.42 million -30.5%N/A2.3 $5.68
6/15/20224,160,000 shares $25.13 million +28.8%N/A3.1 $6.04
5/31/20223,230,000 shares $21.80 million +26.7%N/A2.3 $6.75
5/15/20222,550,000 shares $16.58 million +22.0%N/A1.6 $6.50
4/30/20222,090,000 shares $14.30 million +13.6%N/A1.3 $6.84
4/15/20221,840,000 shares $12.82 million -3.7%N/A1.1 $6.97
3/31/20221,910,000 shares $13.83 million +17.2%N/A1.2 $7.24
3/15/20221,630,000 shares $11.49 million +73.9%N/A1 $7.05
2/28/2022937,500 shares $6.93 million -54.0%N/A0.6 $7.39
2/15/20222,040,000 shares $15.85 million +60.6%N/A1.3 $7.77
1/31/20221,270,000 shares $10.52 million +38.8%N/A0.9 $8.28
1/15/2022915,100 shares $7.37 million +244.0%N/A0.6 $8.05
12/31/2021266,000 shares $2.05 million +81.8%N/A0.2 $7.71
12/15/2021146,300 shares $1.09 million +14.3%N/A0.1 $7.42
11/30/2021128,000 shares $992 thousand -50.5%N/A0.1 $7.75
11/15/2021258,600 shares $2.08 million +39.6%N/A0.3 $8.05
10/29/2021185,300 shares $1.48 million +32.6%N/A0.2 $8.00
10/15/2021139,800 shares $1.07 million -72.5%N/A0.1 $7.65
9/30/2021507,900 shares $3.66 million -11.5%N/A0.5 $7.21
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9/15/2021573,800 shares $4.11 million +60.8%N/A0.5 $7.16
8/31/2021356,800 shares $2.53 million -39.4%N/A0.3 $7.08
8/13/2021589,200 shares $4.29 million +15.6%N/A0.5 $7.28
7/30/2021509,600 shares $3.64 million +198.7%N/A0.4 $7.14
7/15/2021170,600 shares $1.27 million +18.6%N/A0.1 $7.45
6/30/2021143,800 shares $1.07 million -6.3%N/A0.1 $7.41
6/15/2021153,500 shares $1.13 million +55.5%N/A0.2 $7.35
5/28/202198,700 shares $685.97 thousand -11.9%N/A0.1 $6.95
5/14/2021112,000 shares $795.20 thousand +11.3%N/A0.1 $7.10
4/30/2021100,600 shares $674.02 thousand +31.9%N/A0.1 $6.70
4/15/202176,300 shares $505.11 thousand -79.4%N/A0.1 $6.62
3/31/2021370,500 shares $2.32 million +53.7%N/A0.4 $6.27
3/15/2021241,000 shares $1.59 million +40.3%N/A0.2 $6.59
2/26/2021171,800 shares $1.08 million -34.9%N/A0.2 $6.26
2/12/2021263,700 shares $1.72 million +38.8%N/A0.2 $6.53
1/29/2021190,000 shares $1.18 million -13.6%N/A0.2 $6.23
1/15/2021220,000 shares $1.30 million +6.4%N/A0.2 $5.92
12/31/2020206,800 shares $1.08 million -45.7%N/A0.2 $5.21
12/15/2020381,100 shares $2.21 million +85.0%N/A0.4 $5.79
11/30/2020206,000 shares $1.04 million -0.9%N/A0.2 $5.03
11/15/2020207,900 shares $960.50 thousand -78.8%N/A0.2 $4.62
10/30/2020982,100 shares $4.27 million -25.0%N/A1.2 $4.35
10/15/20201,310,000 shares $6.14 million -32.8%N/A0 $4.69
9/30/20201,950,000 shares $8.58 million +8.3%N/A2.3 $4.40
9/15/20201,810,000 shares $7.93 million +0.6%N/A1.8 $4.38
8/31/20201,800,000 shares $7.72 million -6.3%N/A1.6 $4.29
8/14/20201,920,000 shares $8.41 million +5.5%N/A1.3 $4.38
7/31/20201,820,000 shares $7.77 million -10.3%N/A1.1 $4.27
7/15/20202,030,000 shares $8.91 million +3.1%N/A1.1 $4.39

OXLC Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oxford Lane Capital's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Oxford Lane Capital shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of June 15th, investors have sold 5,700,000 shares of OXLC short. 1.26% of Oxford Lane Capital's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Oxford Lane Capital's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Oxford Lane Capital?

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. OXLC shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on Oxford Lane Capital's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Oxford Lane Capital?

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. 1.26% of Oxford Lane Capital's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Oxford Lane Capital's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Oxford Lane Capital saw a decrease in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,700,000 shares, a decrease of 20.8% from the previous total of 7,200,000 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 Oxford Lane Capital's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.26% of Oxford Lane Capital's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "financial services" compare to Oxford Lane Capital: Blue Owl Capital Corporation (1.38%), DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (0.07%), Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. (0.62%), Pimco Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (0.35%), Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc. (0.11%), Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (0.37%), Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. (0.04%), SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. (0.03%), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (0.22%), Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (1.90%),

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 ($69.26 billion), Invesco QQQ ($25.22 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($20.33 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.99 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($9.12 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($6.73 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.52 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.60 billion), Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.64 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.59 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Oxford Lane Capital stock?

Short selling OXLC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Oxford Lane Capital as its price is falling. OXLC shares are trading up $0.01 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 Oxford Lane Capital?

A short squeeze for Oxford Lane Capital 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 OXLC, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Oxford Lane Capital'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 OXLC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:OXLC) was last updated on 7/2/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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