Key facts
- Short interest on the New York Stock Exchange increased by 1.8% in late May.
- The total number of shares sold short reached approximately 21.931 billion by May 29.
- This represents an increase from 21.553 billion shares observed on May 15.
Short interest on the New York Stock Exchange saw a 1.8% increase in late May, according to data released by the exchange. As of May 29, the total number of shares sold short reached approximately 21.931 billion. This figure is up from the 21.553 billion shares recorded on May 15. Short selling involves borrowing shares and selling them with the expectation of buying them back at a lower price to profit from the difference.