Western Uranium & Vanadium Short Interest Ratio and Short Volume

Western Uranium & Vanadium (OTCMKTS:WSTRF) Short Interest Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Uranium & Vanadium's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Western Uranium & Vanadium shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of September 30th, investors have sold 138,700 shares of WSTRF short. Learn More on Western Uranium & Vanadium's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Western Uranium & Vanadium?

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. Western Uranium & Vanadium currently has a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on a good short interest ratio for Western Uranium & Vanadium

Is Western Uranium & Vanadium's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Western Uranium & Vanadium saw a increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 138,700 shares, an increase of 789.1% from the previous total of 15,600 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 Uranium & Vanadium's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.00% of Western Uranium & Vanadium's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "basic materials" compare to Western Uranium & Vanadium: Tredegar Co. (1.46%), Corvus Gold Inc. (0.73%), Sierra Metals Inc. (0.31%), Ur-Energy Inc. (2.51%), Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (0.83%), ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd. (0.00%), PolyMet Mining Corp. (4.24%), Trilogy Metals Inc. (0.20%), Ciner Resources LP (0.15%), and Venator Materials PLC (0.71%).

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. ($7.35 billion), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ($6.43 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.68 billion), Wayfair Inc. ($4.48 billion), Uber Technologies, Inc. ($3.77 billion), Canadian Pacific Railway Limited ($3.73 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($3.10 billion), Zoom Video Communications, Inc. ($2.87 billion), Match Group, Inc. ($2.83 billion), and DoorDash, Inc. ($2.54 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Western Uranium & Vanadium stock?

Short selling WSTRF is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Western Uranium & Vanadium as its price is falling. Western Uranium & Vanadium's stock is trading up $0.11 today. To short Western Uranium & Vanadium 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 Western Uranium & Vanadium 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 Uranium & Vanadium?

A short squeeze for Western Uranium & Vanadium 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 WSTRF, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Western Uranium & Vanadium'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 WSTRF, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is September, 30 2021.