Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → [Webinar] A Deep Dive into Options Volatility: Skew & Relative Value (From OIC) (Ad) Free WAL Stock Alerts $63.72 +0.74 (+1.17%) (As of 05/9/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Western Alliance Bancorporation Short Interest DataCurrent Short Volume5,090,000 sharesPrevious Short Volume5,020,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month+1.39%Dollar Volume Sold Short$285.85 millionShort Interest Ratio / Days to Cover3.3Last Record DateApril 15, 2024Outstanding Shares110,111,000 sharesPercentage of Shares Shorted4.62%Today's Trading Volume716,292 sharesAverage Trading Volume1,378,304 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average52% Short Selling Western Alliance Bancorporation ? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for Western Alliance Bancorporation and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort InterestDays to CoverShort Percent of FloatWAL Short Interest Over TimeWAL Days to Cover Over TimeWAL Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad Crypto Swap ProfitsClaim Your Complimentary Bitcoin RewardMany have already secured their free Bitcoin reward offered by our esteemed guest. How about you? In an effort to spread the word about our upcoming workshop, he's generously offering $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) to participants. Absolutely no strings attached.Secure Your Spot Now Western Alliance Bancorporation Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 4/15/20245,090,000 shares $285.85 million +1.4%N/A3.3 $56.16 3/31/20245,020,000 shares $322.23 million -9.6%N/A3.3 $64.19 3/15/20245,550,000 shares $321.82 million +8.0%N/A3.7 $57.99 2/29/20245,140,000 shares $296.84 million +6.6%N/A3.2 $57.75 2/15/20244,820,000 shares $301.20 million -12.5%N/A3.2 $62.49 1/31/20245,510,000 shares $352.47 million -3.7%N/A3.6 $63.97 Get the Latest News and Ratings for WAL and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Western Alliance Bancorporation and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/15/20245,720,000 shares $355.73 million -7.0%N/A3.9 $62.19 12/31/20236,150,000 shares $404.61 million -6.1%N/A4 $65.79 12/15/20236,550,000 shares $417.76 million +12.7%N/A4 $63.78 11/30/20235,810,000 shares $297.53 million -6.1%N/A3.6 $51.21 11/15/20236,190,000 shares $304.05 million +8.0%N/A4 $49.12 10/31/20235,730,000 shares $235.50 million -10.6%N/A3.4 $41.10 10/15/20236,410,000 shares $283.39 million -9.7%N/A3.5 $44.21 9/30/20237,100,000 shares $326.39 million -2.3%N/A3.5 $45.97 9/15/20237,270,000 shares $353.47 million -18.1%N/A3.5 $48.62 8/31/20238,880,000 shares $444 million +19.2%N/A3.8 $50.00 8/15/20237,450,000 shares $364.31 million -14.7%N/A2.6 $48.90 7/31/20238,730,000 shares $453.26 million +10.0%N/A2.2 $51.92 7/15/20237,940,000 shares $308.79 million +0.1%7.8%1.2 $38.89 6/30/20237,930,000 shares $289.21 million -23.1%7.7%1.2 $36.47 6/15/202310,310,000 shares $400.54 million -2.9%10.1%1.4 $38.85 5/31/202310,620,000 shares $361.72 million -9.8%10.4%0.9 $34.06 5/15/202311,770,000 shares $362.05 million +25.2%11.5%1.1 $30.76 4/30/20239,400,000 shares $348.93 million +20.4%9.2%0.9 $37.12 4/15/20237,810,000 shares $247.26 million +9.9%7.6%1.1 $31.66 3/31/20237,110,000 shares $252.69 million +73.8%6.9%1.1 $35.54 3/15/20234,090,000 shares $132.31 million +53.2%4.0%0.7 $32.35 2/28/20232,670,000 shares $198.22 million +19.7%2.6%2.7 $74.24 2/15/20232,230,000 shares $168.63 million -32.4%2.2%2.5 $75.62 1/31/20233,300,000 shares $248.72 million No ChangeN/A3.5 $75.37 1/15/20233,300,000 shares $213.18 million +16.6%N/A3.6 $64.60 12/30/20222,830,000 shares $168.55 million +105.1%N/A3 $59.56 12/15/20221,380,000 shares $78.88 million -3.5%N/A1.4 $57.16 11/30/20221,430,000 shares $98.01 million -4.0%N/A1.6 $68.54 11/15/20221,490,000 shares $109.81 million No ChangeN/A1.8 $73.70 10/31/20221,490,000 shares $100.08 million -19.9%N/A1.9 $67.17 10/15/20221,860,000 shares $118.67 million +9.4%N/A2.4 $63.80 9/30/20221,700,000 shares $111.76 million -5.0%N/A2.7 $65.74 9/15/20221,790,000 shares $130.99 million +22.6%N/A3 $73.18 8/31/20221,460,000 shares $112.01 million -14.1%N/A2.4 $76.72Tech GIANT’s Plans to Revolutionize Crypto… (Ad)A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. Claim your free seat by clicking here now. WAL Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's current short interest? Short interest is the volume of Western Alliance Bancorporation shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, traders have sold 5,090,000 shares of WAL short. Learn More on Western Alliance Bancorporation's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Western Alliance Bancorporation? 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. WAL shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on Western Alliance Bancorporation's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting Western Alliance Bancorporation? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Western Alliance Bancorporation: Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., Simplex Trading LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, and PEAK6 Investments LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Is Western Alliance Bancorporation's short interest increasing or decreasing? Western Alliance Bancorporation saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,090,000 shares, an increase of 1.4% from the previous total of 5,020,000 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 Western Alliance Bancorporation's short interest compare to its competitors? Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "state commercial banks" compare to Western Alliance Bancorporation: Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (1.81%), Popular, Inc. (0.71%), Wintrust Financial Co. (2.70%), SouthState Co. (5.30%), Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (2.98%), Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) (2.08%), United Bankshares, Inc. (2.65%), First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (6.61%), Columbia Banking System, Inc. (3.58%), International Bancshares Co. (2.09%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.70 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.52 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.14 billion), General Motors ($2.68 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.57 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.18 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.10 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($1.91 billion), TC Energy Co. ($1.90 billion), and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ($1.78 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short Western Alliance Bancorporation stock? Short selling WAL is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Western Alliance Bancorporation as its price is falling. WAL shares are trading up $0.74 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 Western Alliance Bancorporation? A short squeeze for Western Alliance Bancorporation 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 WAL, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Western Alliance Bancorporation'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 WAL, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2024. 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