Obsidian Energy (OBE) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → READ THIS – If You Missed Out On The AI Boom (From Banyan Hill Publishing) (Ad) Free OBE Stock Alerts Notice: This company has been marked as potentially delisted and may not be actively trading. Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsCompetitorsEarningsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsCompetitorsEarningsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSocial Media Obsidian Energy Short Interest DataCurrent Short Volume1,289,400 sharesPrevious Short Volume2,150,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month-40.03%Dollar Volume Sold Short$291,017.58Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover5.9Last Record DateMarch 13, 2020Outstanding Shares76,710,000 sharesFloat Size65,602,700 sharesShort Percent of Float1.97%Today's Trading Volume179,883 sharesAverage Trading Volume435,962 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average41% Short Selling Obsidian Energy ? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for Obsidian Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort InterestDays to CoverShort Percent of FloatOBE Short Interest Over TimeOBE Days to Cover Over TimeOBE Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad InvestorPlaceProof that the Musk/Bezos rivalry is about to hit a new levelElon Musk Humiliated Since Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk first met in 2004 — they've been involved in a bitter feud… from rockets, to electric vehicles to who's the world richest person…for going on two decades these two have been at each others throats…Go here now for full story. Obsidian Energy Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 3/13/20201,289,400 shares $291,017.58 -40.0%2.0%5.9 $0.23 2/28/20202,150,000 shares $1.20 million -0.5%3.4%9.8 $0.56 2/14/20202,160,000 shares $1.45 million +28.6%3.5%10.3 $0.67 1/31/20201,680,000 shares $1.14 million +16.7%2.7%7.7 $0.68 1/15/20201,440,000 shares $1.22 million -2.0%2.3%6.6 $0.85 12/31/20191,470,000 shares $1.04 million -3.3%2.3%7 $0.71 OBE Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is Obsidian Energy's current short interest? Short interest is the volume of Obsidian Energy shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of March 13th, investors have sold 1,289,400 shares of OBE short. 1.97% of Obsidian Energy's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Obsidian Energy's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Obsidian Energy? 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. OBE shares currently have a short interest ratio of 6.0. Learn More on Obsidian Energy's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting Obsidian Energy? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Obsidian Energy: SIG North Trading ULC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. What is a good short interest percentage for Obsidian Energy? 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. 1.97% of Obsidian Energy's floating shares are currently sold short. Is Obsidian Energy's short interest increasing or decreasing? Obsidian Energy saw a drop in short interest during the month of March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totaling 1,289,400 shares, a drop of 40.0% from the previous total of 2,150,000 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. What is Obsidian Energy's float size? Obsidian Energy currently has issued a total of 76,710,000 shares. Some of Obsidian Energy's outstanding shares are available for trading, while others are subject to various restrictions. The public float, also referred to as floating shares or "the float", are shares that publicly owned, unrestricted and available to trade on the open market. Obsidian Energy currently has a public float of 65,602,700 shares. How does Obsidian Energy's short interest compare to its competitors? 1.97% of Obsidian Energy's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "oils/energy" compare to Obsidian Energy: Berry Co. (6.70%), VAALCO Energy, Inc. (3.05%), TXO Partners, L.P. (0.09%), Diversified Energy Company PLC (2.46%), Vitesse Energy, Inc. (8.71%), GeoPark Limited (1.00%), SandRidge Energy, Inc. (3.02%), TETRA Technologies, Inc. (2.39%), Greenfire Resources Ltd. (0.08%), Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. (2.93%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Tesla, Inc. ($9.26 billion), AbbVie Inc. ($6.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.96 billion), McKesson Co. ($4.86 billion), Microchip Technology Incorporated ($2.85 billion), The Charles Schwab Co. ($2.75 billion), Match Group, Inc. ($2.50 billion), International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. ($1.95 billion), Tiffany & Co. ($1.93 billion), and Wayfair Inc. ($1.78 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short Obsidian Energy stock? Short selling OBE is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Obsidian Energy as its price is falling. OBE shares are trading up $0.06 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 Obsidian Energy? A short squeeze for Obsidian Energy 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 OBE, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Obsidian Energy'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 OBE, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is March, 13 2020. 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