Konica Minolta Short Interest Ratio and Short Volume

Konica Minolta (OTCMKTS:KNCAY) Short Interest Frequently Asked Questions

What is Konica Minolta's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Konica Minolta shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of November 15th, traders have sold 1,100 shares of KNCAY short. Learn More on Konica Minolta's current short interest.

Is Konica Minolta's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Konica Minolta saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,100 shares, an increase of 450.0% from the previous total of 200 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 Konica Minolta's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.00% of Konica Minolta's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "private households" compare to Konica Minolta: Kumba Iron Ore Limited (0.00%), B&M European Value Retail S.A. (0.00%), Nissan Chemical Co. (0.00%), GN Store Nord A/S (0.00%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (0.00%), Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited (0.00%), Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (0.00%), Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (0.00%), BB Seguridade Participações S.A. (0.00%), and Taylor Wimpey plc (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: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ($11.06 billion), S&P Global Inc. ($8.74 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.66 billion), Canadian Pacific Railway Limited ($5.43 billion), Wayfair Inc. ($4.23 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($3.46 billion), DoorDash, Inc. ($3.41 billion), Teladoc Health, Inc. ($2.84 billion), Etsy, Inc. ($2.76 billion), and Zscaler, Inc. ($2.62 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Konica Minolta stock?

Short selling KNCAY is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Konica Minolta as its price is falling. To short Konica Minolta 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 Konica Minolta 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 Konica Minolta?

A short squeeze for Konica Minolta 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 KNCAY, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Konica Minolta'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 KNCAY, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is November, 15 2021.