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PhenixFIN (PFX) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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PhenixFIN Short Interest Data

PhenixFIN (PFX) has a short interest of 6,800 shares, representing 0.43% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 134.48% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 4.3, indicating that it would take 4.3 days of the average trading volume of 1,854 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
6,800 shares
Previous Short Interest
2,900 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+134.48%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$337.59 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
4.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
2,020,000 shares
Float Size
1,600,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.43%
Today's Trading Volume
246 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,854 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
13%
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PFX Short Interest Over Time

PFX Days to Cover Over Time

PFX Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

PhenixFIN Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/20256,800 shares $337.59 thousand +134.5%0.4%4.3 $49.65
4/30/20252,900 shares $144.28 thousand +16.0%0.2%1.5 $49.75
4/15/20252,500 shares $126.89 thousand -41.9%0.2%1.2 $50.76
3/14/20257,400 shares $395.09 thousand -8.6%0.5%2.8 $53.39
2/14/202510,900 shares $537.32 thousand +53.5%0.7%4.7 $49.30
1/31/20257,100 shares $348.36 thousand +7.6%0.5%3.9 $49.07
1/15/20256,600 shares $321.75 thousand +15.8%0.4%3.9 $48.75

PFX Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is PhenixFIN's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of PhenixFIN shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, investors have sold 6,800 shares of PFX short. 0.43% of PhenixFIN's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on PhenixFIN's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for PhenixFIN?

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. PFX shares currently have a short interest ratio of 4.0. Learn More on PhenixFIN's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for PhenixFIN?

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. 0.43% of PhenixFIN's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is PhenixFIN's short interest increasing or decreasing?

PhenixFIN saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,800 shares, an increase of 134.5% from the previous total of 2,900 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 PhenixFIN's float size?

PhenixFIN currently has issued a total of 2,020,000 shares. Some of PhenixFIN'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. PhenixFIN currently has a public float of 1,600,000 shares.

How does PhenixFIN's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.43% of PhenixFIN's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "financial services" compare to PhenixFIN: Saratoga Investment Corp. (1.57%), BlackRock MuniYield New York Quality Fund, Inc. (0.22%), BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (0.11%), Abrdn Life Sciences Investors (0.21%), DWS Municipal Income Trust (0.72%), Virtus Global Dividend & Income Fund Inc. (0.20%), BlackRock MuniYield Michigan Quality Fund, Inc. (0.32%), Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (0.14%), MFS Intermediate Income Trust (0.23%), Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (0.25%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short PhenixFIN stock?

Short selling PFX is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from PhenixFIN as its price is falling. PFX shares are trading up $6.44 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 PhenixFIN?

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

How often is PhenixFIN'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 PFX, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




This page (NYSE:PFX) was last updated on 6/6/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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