Fintel provides detailed short exempt volume data for Fastly, Inc. (FSLY), which can offer valuable insights into short-selling activity.
FSLY Short Exempt Volume Insights
Short exempt volume refers to short sales that are exempt from the uptick rule (or "bid test" rule, Rule 201), which generally requires short sales to be executed on an uptick or at a price above the current best bid. These exemptions typically apply to certain hedging transactions, arbitrage strategies, or short sales by market makers in connection with their market-making activities.
Fintel's data, sourced from FINRA, breaks down off-exchange short sale volume into exempt and non-exempt categories. For FSLY, the "FINRA Exempt Volume" indicates the number of short shares sold that were exempt from these restrictions. This data is updated daily at the close of the day.1
Examining recent data for FSLY, we can observe the FINRA Exempt Volume:
- 2025-08-06: 0 shares1
- 2025-08-05: 0 shares1
- 2025-08-04: 0 shares1
- 2025-08-01: 0 shares1
- 2025-07-31: 387 shares1
- 2025-07-30: 0 shares1
- 2025-07-29: 139 shares1
- 2025-07-28: 0 shares1
- 2025-07-25: 168 shares1
- 2025-07-24: 0 shares1
As shown, the exempt volume for FSLY has generally been very low or zero on most recent reported days, suggesting that the vast majority of off-exchange short selling activity for FSLY has not fallen under these specific exemptions. This data is crucial for understanding the nature and regulatory context of short selling pressure on the stock.
For a comprehensive view of FSLY's short interest, including short borrow fee rates, daily short volume, and historical trends, you can refer to the dedicated Fintel page for FSLY short interest data.1
