Fintel provides extensive data on short interest, which is a key indicator for understanding market sentiment and potential volatility in a stock. Identifying stocks with high short interest, especially those trading at lower price points, often attracts attention due to the potential for short squeezes.
Short interest data is officially published twice monthly by exchanges like NASDAQ and NYSE, as well as FINRA. Fintel aggregates this data and provides additional metrics such as Short Interest % Float and a proprietary Short Squeeze Score, which is a multi-factor quantitative model designed to identify companies with a higher risk of experiencing a short squeeze.1
To find a list of stocks with the highest short interest under five dollars, you would typically use Fintel's screening tools. These tools allow users to filter by various criteria, including price range and short interest metrics, to generate a customized list. For example, the Short Squeeze Leaderboards on Fintel rank stocks based on their Short Squeeze Score, which incorporates short interest, float, and short borrow fee rates.1 While a direct pre-filtered list of "highest short interest stocks under $5" isn't provided in a single search result, Fintel's platform is designed to allow users to build such screens.
High short interest can indicate a strong bearish sentiment from a significant portion of the market, suggesting that many investors believe the stock's price will decline. However, it can also set the stage for a short squeeze if positive news or unexpected buying pressure forces short sellers to cover their positions, driving the price up rapidly.
You can explore Fintel's Short Interest pages for individual stocks (e.g., PCON, TTO, ILE) to see their specific short interest data, short borrow fee rates, and short squeeze scores.2
