Quantum FinTech Acquisition Short Interest Ratio and Short Volume

Quantum FinTech Acquisition (NYSE:QFTA) Short Interest Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quantum FinTech Acquisition's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Quantum FinTech Acquisition shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of October 15th, investors have sold 7,900 shares of QFTA short. 0.04% of Quantum FinTech Acquisition's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Quantum FinTech Acquisition's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for Quantum FinTech Acquisition?

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. 0.04% of Quantum FinTech Acquisition's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Quantum FinTech Acquisition's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Quantum FinTech Acquisition saw a increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totaling 7,900 shares, an increase of 172.4% 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 Quantum FinTech Acquisition's float size?

Quantum FinTech Acquisition currently has issued a total of 25,160,000 shares. Some of Quantum FinTech Acquisition'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. Quantum FinTech Acquisition currently has a public float of 20,130,000 shares.

How does Quantum FinTech Acquisition's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.04% of Quantum FinTech Acquisition's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "holding & other investment offices" compare to Quantum FinTech Acquisition: CONX Corp. (0.26%), Apollo Strategic Growth Capital II (0.11%), Pontem Co. (0.15%), CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II (0.67%), Fortress Value Acquisition Corp. IV (0.78%), Altimeter Growth Corp. (34.79%), Avanti Acquisition Corp. (0.06%), RedBall Acquisition Corp. (0.48%), Liberty Media Acquisition Co. (0.11%), and MSD Acquisition Corp. (0.06%).

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ($7.75 billion), S&P Global Inc. ($7.73 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.40 billion), Snowflake Inc. ($4.50 billion), Canadian Pacific Railway Limited ($4.39 billion), Uber Technologies, Inc. ($4.21 billion), Wayfair Inc. ($4.15 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($3.27 billion), Teladoc Health, Inc. ($2.78 billion), and DoorDash, Inc. ($2.62 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Quantum FinTech Acquisition stock?

Short selling QFTA is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Quantum FinTech Acquisition as its price is falling. To short Quantum FinTech Acquisition 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 Quantum FinTech Acquisition 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 Quantum FinTech Acquisition?

A short squeeze for Quantum FinTech Acquisition 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 QFTA, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Quantum FinTech Acquisition'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 QFTA, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is October, 15 2021.