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Erste Group Bank (EBKOF) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Erste Group Bank Short Interest Data

Erste Group Bank (EBKOF) has a short interest of 519,700 shares. This marks a 4.36% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 67.5, indicating that it would take 67.5 days of the average trading volume of 3,641 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
519,700 shares
Previous Short Interest
498,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+4.36%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$41.73 million
Short Interest Ratio
67.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Today's Trading Volume
803 shares
Average Trading Volume
3,641 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
22%
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EBKOF Short Interest Over Time

EBKOF Days to Cover Over Time

EBKOF Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Erste Group Bank Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/2025519,700 shares $41.73 million +4.4%N/A67.5 $80.29
4/30/2025498,000 shares $34.38 million -53.4%N/A47.9 $69.04
4/15/20251,068,900 shares $77.05 million -10.9%N/A125.8 $72.08
3/14/20251,125,300 shares $83.90 million -20.2%N/A1023 $74.56
2/28/20251,410,600 shares $99.81 million +6.7%N/A223.9 $70.76
2/14/20251,322,300 shares $90.04 million -13.2%N/A3305.8 $68.10
1/31/20251,522,500 shares $93.79 million +4.0%N/A304.5 $61.60
1/15/20251,463,900 shares $89.69 million +8.5%N/A443.6 $61.27

EBKOF Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Erste Group Bank's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Erste Group Bank shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 15th, traders have sold 519,700 shares of EBKOF short. Learn More on Erste Group Bank's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Erste Group Bank?

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. EBKOF shares currently have a short interest ratio of 68.0. Learn More on Erste Group Bank's short interest ratio.

Is Erste Group Bank's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Erste Group Bank saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 519,700 shares, an increase of 4.4% from the previous total of 498,000 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.

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 Erste Group Bank stock?

Short selling EBKOF is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Erste Group Bank as its price is falling. EBKOF shares are trading up $1.91 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 Erste Group Bank?

A short squeeze for Erste Group Bank 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 EBKOF, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Erste Group Bank'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 EBKOF, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




This page (OTC:EBKOF) was last updated on 6/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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