Albemarle (ALB) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → Now Open: Crypto emergency update (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free ALB Stock Alerts $111.77 -2.62 (-2.29%) (As of 04/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Albemarle Short Interest DataCurrent Short Volume14,630,000 sharesPrevious Short Volume14,130,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month+3.54%Dollar Volume Sold Short$1.93 billionShort Interest Ratio / Days to Cover4.3Last Record DateMarch 31, 2024Outstanding Shares117,530,000 sharesPercentage of Shares Shorted12.45%Today's Trading Volume2,207,692 sharesAverage Trading Volume3,324,419 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average66% Short Selling Albemarle ? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for Albemarle and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort InterestDays to CoverShort Percent of FloatALB Short Interest Over TimeALB Days to Cover Over TimeALB Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad InvestorPlaceYou’re invited: Biggest crypto event of 2024During the event on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 am ET, I’ll be giving away the name and ticker symbol of crypto that could surge in price. I believe it will be the best performing crypto of 2024.Just click here to sign up and be among the first to get it. Albemarle Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 3/31/202414,630,000 shares $1.93 billion +3.5%N/A4.3 $131.74 3/15/202414,130,000 shares $1.73 billion +28.3%N/A4.3 $122.14 2/29/202411,010,000 shares $1.52 billion -9.4%N/A3.1 $137.85 2/15/202412,150,000 shares $1.43 billion -12.4%N/A4 $117.50 1/31/202413,870,000 shares $1.59 billion -1.8%N/A4.7 $114.74 1/15/202414,130,000 shares $1.78 billion No ChangeN/A4.4 $126.05 Get the Latest News and Ratings for ALB and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Albemarle and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 12/31/202314,130,000 shares $2.04 billion +17.1%N/A4.5 $144.48 12/15/202312,070,000 shares $1.77 billion -8.0%N/A3.8 $146.97 11/30/202313,120,000 shares $1.59 billion +14.3%N/A4.5 $121.25 11/15/202311,480,000 shares $1.47 billion +26.9%N/A4.4 $127.72 10/31/20239,050,000 shares $1.15 billion -1.7%N/A3.8 $126.77 10/15/20239,210,000 shares $1.50 billion +4.2%N/A4.4 $163.38 9/30/20238,840,000 shares $1.50 billion +4.3%N/A4.8 $170.04 9/15/20238,480,000 shares $1.56 billion +10.3%N/A4.9 $183.92 8/31/20237,690,000 shares $1.53 billion +18.5%N/A4.3 $198.71 8/15/20236,490,000 shares $1.19 billion +10.8%N/A3.5 $184.04 7/31/20235,860,000 shares $1.24 billion -9.0%N/A3.1 $212.26 7/15/20236,440,000 shares $1.52 billion -14.4%N/A2.9 $235.27 6/30/20237,520,000 shares $1.68 billion +14.6%N/A3.4 $222.87 6/15/20236,560,000 shares $1.51 billion +1.6%N/A2.8 $230.91 5/31/20236,460,000 shares $1.25 billion +8.0%N/A2.8 $193.53 5/15/20235,980,000 shares $1.22 billion +8.1%N/A2.6 $203.75 4/30/20235,530,000 shares $1.03 billion -20.4%N/A2.5 $185.46 4/15/20236,950,000 shares $1.42 billion +11.4%N/A3.5 $204.00 3/31/20236,240,000 shares $1.38 billion +13.9%N/A3.6 $221.04 3/15/20235,480,000 shares $1.17 billion +2.6%N/A3.3 $214.40 2/28/20235,340,000 shares $1.36 billion +32.2%N/A3.4 $254.31 2/15/20234,040,000 shares $1.10 billion +1.5%N/A2.6 $272.79 1/31/20233,980,000 shares $1.12 billion +10.3%N/A2.7 $281.45 1/15/20233,610,000 shares $874.45 million +6.2%N/A2.5 $242.23 12/30/20223,400,000 shares $737.32 million +18.9%N/A2.3 $216.86 12/15/20222,860,000 shares $687.83 million +35.6%N/A2 $240.50 11/30/20222,110,000 shares $586.56 million +6.0%N/A1.5 $277.99 11/15/20221,990,000 shares $588.76 million -7.0%N/A1.4 $295.86 10/31/20222,140,000 shares $598.92 million -3.2%N/A1.5 $279.87 10/15/20222,210,000 shares $524.81 million -10.9%N/A1.6 $237.47 9/30/20222,480,000 shares $655.81 million -8.5%N/A2 $264.44 9/15/20222,710,000 shares $777.09 million +10.6%N/A2.1 $286.75 8/31/20222,450,000 shares $656.50 million -4.3%N/A1.9 $267.96 8/15/20222,560,000 shares $727.24 million +11.8%N/A1.9 $284.08You’re invited: Biggest crypto event of 2024 (Ad)During the event on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 am ET, I’ll be giving away the name and ticker symbol of crypto that could surge in price. I believe it will be the best performing crypto of 2024.Just click here to sign up and be among the first to get it. ALB Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is Albemarle's current short interest? Short interest is the volume of Albemarle shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of March 31st, investors have sold 14,630,000 shares of ALB short. Learn More on Albemarle's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Albemarle? 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. ALB shares currently have a short interest ratio of 4.0. Learn More on Albemarle's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting Albemarle? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Albemarle: Nomura Holdings Inc., Hiddenite Capital Partners LP, GTS Securities LLC, Barclays PLC, Wolverine Trading LLC, Paloma Partners Management Co, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., HAP Trading LLC, Caas Capital Management LP, Citadel Advisors LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Balyasny Asset Management L.P., Nomura Holdings Inc., Cresset Asset Management LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., PEAK6 Investments LLC, Seldon Capital LP, Capstone Investment Advisors LLC, IMC Chicago LLC, UBS Group AG, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., Simplex Trading LLC, XR Securities LLC, and SpiderRock Advisors LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Is Albemarle's short interest increasing or decreasing? Albemarle saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 14,630,000 shares, an increase of 3.5% from the previous total of 14,130,000 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 Albemarle's short interest compare to its competitors? Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "basic materials" compare to Albemarle: Eastman Chemical (1.87%), Avient Co. (1.17%), DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (1.70%), Dow Inc. (1.98%), Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (1.39%), International Paper (1.87%), CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (2.97%), WestRock (6.01%), Bunge Global SA (3.69%), Suzano S.A. (0.20%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: TC Energy Co. ($4.49 billion), T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.94 billion), General Motors ($3.34 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.32 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.21 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($3.13 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.08 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.28 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.24 billion), and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($2.14 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short Albemarle stock? Short selling ALB is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Albemarle as its price is falling. ALB shares are trading down $2.62 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 Albemarle? A short squeeze for Albemarle 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 ALB, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Albemarle'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 ALB, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is March, 31 2024. 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