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HFF (HF) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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HFF Short Interest Data

HFF (HF) has a short interest of 2,900 shares. This marks a 38.10% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.7, indicating that it would take 1.7 days of the average trading volume of 1.17 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
2,900 shares
Previous Short Interest
2,100 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+38.10%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$58,478.50
Short Interest Ratio
1.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 30, 2025
Outstanding Shares
39,820,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.01%
Today's Trading Volume
229 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,169,297 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
0%
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HF Short Interest Over Time

HF Days to Cover Over Time

HF Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

HFF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/30/20252,900 shares $58,478.50 +38.1%N/A1.7 $20.17
4/15/20252,100 shares $42,384.30 +950.0%0.0%1.2 $20.18
3/31/2025200 shares $4,051.00 -50.0%0.0%0.1 $20.26
3/15/2025400 shares $8,043.36 -91.1%0.0%0.1 $20.11
2/28/20254,500 shares $90,967.50 +200.0%0.0%1 $20.22
2/15/20251,500 shares $30,802.50 +150.0%0.0%0.3 $20.54
1/31/2025600 shares $12,322.44 +200.0%N/A0.1 $20.54
1/15/2025200 shares $4,062.84 -91.3%N/A0 $20.31
12/31/20242,300 shares $46,979.34 -65.7%N/A0.5 $20.43
12/15/20246,700 shares $153,730.83 +31.4%N/A2.4 $22.94
11/30/20245,100 shares $117,861.00 -12.1%N/A2.7 $23.11
11/15/20245,800 shares $133,762.50 +11.5%N/A3.4 $23.06
10/31/20245,200 shares $120,110.12 -62.6%N/A4.7 $23.10
10/15/202413,900 shares $323,965.91 +434.6%N/A15.4 $23.31
9/30/20242,600 shares $60,223.02 -61.2%N/A6.5 $23.16
9/15/20246,700 shares $154,361.30 +15.5%N/A22.3 $23.04
8/31/20245,800 shares $134,220.70 +1.8%N/A29 $23.14
8/15/20245,700 shares $129,541.62 -1.7%N/A28.5 $22.73
7/31/20245,800 shares $132,738.80 No ChangeN/A19.3 $22.89
7/15/20245,800 shares $133,460.90 No ChangeN/A29 $23.01

HF Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is HFF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of HFF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 30th, investors have sold 2,900 shares of HF short. Learn More on HFF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for HFF?

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. HF shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on HFF's short interest ratio.

Is HFF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

HFF saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 2,900 shares, an increase of 38.1% from the previous total of 2,100 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 HFF's short interest compare to its competitors?

Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "finance" compare to HFF: WSFS Financial Co. (3.35%), Hercules Capital, Inc. (3.71%), Cathay General Bancorp (2.54%), COPT Defense Properties (4.13%), Community Bank System, Inc. (2.88%), First Hawaiian, Inc. (4.86%), Inter & Co, Inc. (2.84%), Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. (3.03%), Genworth Financial, Inc. (2.33%), NMI Holdings, Inc. (2.23%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Spotify Technology S.A. ($4.67 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.58 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($4.47 billion), The Kroger Co. ($2.56 billion), Reddit, Inc. ($2.23 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($2.16 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($1.90 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($1.85 billion), Zscaler, Inc. ($1.75 billion), and Omnicom Group Inc. ($1.75 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short HFF stock?

Short selling HF is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from HFF as its price is falling. HF shares are trading up $0.04 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 HFF?

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

How often is HFF'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 HF, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2025.




This page (NYSE:HF) was last updated on 5/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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