Short Positions in U.S. Stocks Rise to High Levels, S&P 500 Short Ratio Approaches Highest Level Since 2010

Short positions in U.S. stocks continue to increase, with the short interest ratio for S&P 500 constituents rising to approximately 3.7%, nearing the highest level since 2010. The short interest ratio for Russell 3000 constituents has also climbed to about 6.1%, similarly approaching historical highs. These two metrics have been on the rise since early 2025. Additionally, the short interest ratio for all listed stocks on the New York Stock Exchange reached 9.0% in late June, setting a new historical high. In comparison, this metric peaked at around 5.0% during the 2008 financial crisis and approximately 6.0% during the pandemic in 2020.

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