Nasdaq Reveals Elevated Short Interest Levels in August 2025
New York, Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
Nasdaq’s report on August 29, 2025, shows significant short interest in 3,315 stocks, signaling market sentiment and potential volatility. Understanding these figures offers insights into investor confidence.
Understanding Short Interest Metrics
Short interest represents the total number of shares of a particular stock that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of August 29, 2025, Nasdaq reported that short interest in 3,315 Nasdaq Global Market securities amounted to 13,901,511,651 shares, a slight decrease from 13,965,671,937 shares in 3,302 securities on August 15, 2025 [1]. This slight decrease indicates a change in investor sentiment during this period.
Implications of Short Interest Trends
High levels of short interest can indicate that investors are bearish on a stock, expecting its price to decline. Conversely, it can also signal that a stock is undervalued if investors believe the price will rise, causing a short squeeze as short sellers rush to cover their positions [GPT]. The total short interest in all 4,988 Nasdaq securities as of August 29, 2025, was 16,958,657,192 shares, compared to 16,930,066,190 shares in 4,967 issues on the previous reporting period, suggesting a nuanced shift in market dynamics [1].
Sector-Specific Short Interest Insights
Noteworthy among individual stocks, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) had a short interest of 96.36 million shares as of August 15, 2025, marking a 7.62% increase from the previous month. This increase in short interest suggests heightened bearish sentiment among certain investor groups [2]. Additionally, AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) experienced a 1.67% increase in short interest, totaling 41.99 million shares, representing 20.93% of its float as of the same date [3].
Conclusion: Market Sentiment and Volatility
The data from Nasdaq’s report on August 29, 2025, is a vital tool for investors and analysts to gauge market sentiment. The fluctuations in short interest levels across various sectors highlight the dynamic nature of investor confidence and market expectations. As such, these metrics serve as a bellwether for potential price volatility and investment opportunities [1].