Electronic Systems Technology Short Interest Ratio and Short Volume

Electronic Systems Technology (OTCMKTS:ELST) Short Interest Frequently Asked Questions

What is Electronic Systems Technology's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Electronic Systems Technology shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of December 31st, investors have sold 200 shares of ELST short. Learn More on Electronic Systems Technology's current short interest.

How does Electronic Systems Technology's short interest compare to its competitors?

Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "electronic components & accessories" compare to Electronic Systems Technology: Hubbell Incorporated (1.23%), MinebeaMitsumi Inc. (0.00%), Universal Display Co. (2.60%), Mercury Systems, Inc. (5.37%), Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (6.29%), Snap One Holdings Corp (0.00%), Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (0.33%), IntriCon Co. (1.74%), MICT, Inc. (5.45%), and Cemtrex, Inc. (0.00%).

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: S&P Global Inc. ($9.39 billion), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ($9.08 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($7.16 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($4.05 billion), Lucid Group Inc ($3.43 billion), Wayfair Inc. ($3.11 billion), Rivian ($3.05 billion), Datadog, Inc. ($2.76 billion), Zscaler, Inc. ($2.55 billion), and Etsy, Inc. ($1.99 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Electronic Systems Technology stock?

Short selling ELST is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Electronic Systems Technology as its price is falling. To short Electronic Systems Technology 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 Electronic Systems Technology 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 Electronic Systems Technology?

A short squeeze for Electronic Systems Technology 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 ELST, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Electronic Systems Technology'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 ELST, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is December, 31 2021.