NYSE Group reports short interest of 21.93 billion shares
NYSE Group reported consolidated short interest of 21,931,174,993 shares as of May 29, 2026, up from 21,552,660,029 shares. NYSE and NYSE Arca saw increases, while NYSE American reported a decrease.
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NYSE Group today reported consolidated short interest of 21,931,174,993 shares as of the close of business on the settlement date of May 29, 2026. This total reflects an increase from the previous revised short interest of 21,552,660,029 shares. The consolidated figure includes data from the NYSE, NYSE Arca, and NYSE American exchanges.
Consolidated Short Interest Data
The report details short interest levels across the group's exchanges, highlighting the number of securities in short positions and those holding positions of at least 5,000 shares. NYSE Group reported 5,794 securities with a short position, of which 4,676 held a position of 5,000 shares or more.
| Settlement Date | Exchange | Total Current Short Interest | Total Previous Short Interest (Revised) | Number of Securities with Short Position | Number of Securities with Position >= 5,000 Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2026 | NYSE | 18,662,837,914 | 18,300,479,661 | 2,879 | 2,583 |
| 05/29/2026 | NYSE ARCA | 2,324,499,757 | 2,302,836,827 | 2,606 | 1,833 |
| 05/29/2026 | NYSE AMERICAN | 943,837,322 | 949,343,541 | 309 | 260 |
| 05/29/2026 | NYSE GROUP | 21,931,174,993 | 21,552,660,029 | 5,794 | 4,676 |
Exchange-Wise Performance
On the NYSE, short interest rose to 18,662,837,914 shares from 18,300,479,661 shares. NYSE Arca also saw an increase, with short interest moving to 2,324,499,757 shares from 2,302,836,827 shares. Conversely, NYSE American experienced a decline, with short interest falling to 943,837,322 shares from the previous 949,343,541 shares.
The data provides a snapshot of market sentiment and investor positioning across the major exchanges operated by NYSE Group as of the specified settlement date.
What factors are driving the increase in short interest on the NYSE and NYSE Arca?
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Could the decline in short interest on NYSE American signal a shift in investor sentiment toward smaller-cap stocks?
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