To predict a short squeeze, look for high short interest (over 20%), a high days-to-cover ratio (ove...

The criteria you've outlined—high short interest, a significant days-to-cover ratio, and catalysts like unusual trading volume or positive news—are indeed excellent starting points for identifying potential short squeeze candidates. These factors collectively indicate a stock where short sellers might be under pressure, potentially leading to rapid price appreciation as they buy back shares to close their positions.

Fintel provides several tools and data points that can help you screen for stocks meeting these conditions. Our platform features a proprietary Short Squeeze Score, which ranks companies based on a multi-factor quantitative model designed to identify companies at high risk of a short squeeze. This score incorporates metrics such as short interest percentage of float, days to cover, and borrow fee rates. You can access a Short Squeeze Leaderboard on Fintel that lists companies with the highest scores, making it easy to discover potential candidates that align with your criteria.

Beyond the core short interest data, Fintel also offers insights into unusual options activity and insider trading, which can serve as proxies for "unusual trading volume or positive news." Significant call buying activity or bullish insider purchases can signal positive sentiment and potential catalysts that might trigger a squeeze. Additionally, Fintel's data on institutional ownership can provide context on whether large investors are accumulating or divesting shares, which can further influence a stock's susceptibility to a squeeze.

By combining these data points, you can build a more comprehensive picture of a stock's short squeeze potential.