Precision Optics Short Interest Ratio and Short Volume

Precision Optics (OTCMKTS:PEYE) Short Interest Frequently Asked Questions

What is Precision Optics' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Precision Optics shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of August 31st, investors have sold 5,000 shares of PEYE short. Learn More on Precision Optics' current short interest.

Is Precision Optics' short interest increasing or decreasing?

Precision Optics saw a increase in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 5,000 shares, an increase of 2,400.0% 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 Precision Optics' short interest compare to its competitors?

0.00% of Precision Optics' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "electromedical equipment" compare to Precision Optics: electroCore, Inc. (0.00%), Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (3.16%), ENDRA Life Sciences Inc. (2.94%), Yubo International Biotech Limited (0.00%), Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (0.00%), Viveve Medical, Inc. (3.94%), Nuwellis, Inc. (0.83%), Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (6.94%), Micron Solutions, Inc. (0.00%), and Vaso Co. (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: Square, Inc. ($9.81 billion), S&P Global Inc. ($7.52 billion), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ($7.18 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($6.21 billion), Wayfair Inc. ($4.60 billion), Zoom Video Communications, Inc. ($3.23 billion), Uber Technologies, Inc. ($3.11 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($2.74 billion), Teladoc Health, Inc. ($2.52 billion), and Etsy, Inc. ($2.16 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Precision Optics stock?

Short selling PEYE is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Precision Optics as its price is falling. Precision Optics' stock is trading up $0.01 today. To short Precision Optics 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 Precision Optics 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 Precision Optics?

A short squeeze for Precision Optics 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 PEYE, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Precision Optics' 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 PEYE, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is August, 31 2021.