Columbia Banking System (COLB) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → Guard Against the Coming Financial Upheaval (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free COLB Stock Alerts $20.42 +0.08 (+0.39%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Columbia Banking System Short Interest DataCurrent Short Volume8,580,000 sharesPrevious Short Volume7,490,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month+14.55%Dollar Volume Sold Short$161.39 millionShort Interest Ratio / Days to Cover2.9Last Record DateApril 30, 2024Outstanding Shares209,380,000 sharesPercentage of Shares Shorted4.10%Today's Trading Volume1,566,382 sharesAverage Trading Volume2,269,701 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average69% Short Selling Columbia Banking System ? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for Columbia Banking System and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort InterestDays to CoverShort Percent of FloatCOLB Short Interest Over TimeCOLB Days to Cover Over TimeCOLB Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad Porter & CompanyGuard Against the Coming Financial UpheavalAmerica’s Most Shocking Financial Story… Behind closed doors in D.C., there is a dark political and economic plot underway. That’s why if you have any savings in the bank or own any assets you want to protect, you must watch this new documentary before it’s too late.You can stream it for free right here. Columbia Banking System Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 4/30/20248,580,000 shares $161.39 million +14.6%N/A2.9 $18.81 4/15/20247,490,000 shares $131.67 million -6.6%N/A2.4 $17.58 3/31/20248,020,000 shares $155.19 million +49.1%N/A2.6 $19.35 3/15/20245,380,000 shares $98.02 million +90.8%N/A1.9 $18.22 2/29/20242,820,000 shares $51.04 million +7.2%N/A1.1 $18.10 2/15/20242,630,000 shares $50.00 million -18.6%N/A1.2 $19.01 Get the Latest News and Ratings for COLB and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Columbia Banking System and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/31/20243,230,000 shares $65.12 million -10.5%N/A1.6 $20.16 1/15/20243,610,000 shares $90.03 million +7.4%N/A2.3 $24.94 12/31/20233,360,000 shares $89.64 million -27.6%N/A2.1 $26.68 12/15/20234,640,000 shares $126.12 million +17.2%N/A2.9 $27.18 11/30/20233,960,000 shares $88.82 million -13.0%N/A2.6 $22.43 11/15/20234,550,000 shares $104.15 million +3.6%N/A3 $22.89 10/31/20234,390,000 shares $86.35 million +34.3%N/A2.8 $19.67 10/15/20233,270,000 shares $64.12 million -2.7%N/A2.1 $19.61 9/30/20233,360,000 shares $68.21 million -14.7%N/A2 $20.30 9/15/20233,940,000 shares $82.31 million -13.2%N/A2.3 $20.89 8/31/20234,540,000 shares $92.98 million -2.8%N/A2.7 $20.48 8/15/20234,670,000 shares $92.70 million -14.0%N/A2.6 $19.85 7/31/20235,430,000 shares $121.36 million -24.2%N/A2.8 $22.35 7/15/20237,160,000 shares $154.58 million +22.6%N/A3.3 $21.59 6/30/20235,840,000 shares $118.44 million +5.4%N/A2.9 $20.28 6/15/20235,540,000 shares $127.53 million -19.2%N/A2.6 $23.02 5/31/20236,860,000 shares $137.41 million +11.4%N/A2.6 $20.03 5/15/20236,160,000 shares $124.74 million +9.6%N/A1.9 $20.25 4/30/20235,620,000 shares $120.04 million -1.4%N/A1.8 $21.36 4/15/20235,700,000 shares $123.01 million +10.3%N/A2 $21.58 3/31/20235,170,000 shares $110.74 million +21.9%N/A1.8 $21.42 3/15/20234,240,000 shares $89.97 million -65.3%N/A1.6 $21.22 2/28/202312,210,000 shares $363.00 million +9.5%N/A6.1 $29.73 2/15/202311,150,000 shares $357.36 million +2.9%N/A10 $32.05 1/31/202310,840,000 shares $335.06 million +0.7%N/A10 $30.91 1/15/202310,770,000 shares $314.16 million -3.8%N/A10.1 $29.17 12/30/202211,200,000 shares $337.46 million +4.7%N/A10.7 $30.13 12/15/202210,700,000 shares $319.50 million -4.8%N/A10.4 $29.86 11/30/202211,240,000 shares $382.83 million +1.6%N/A12.1 $34.06 11/15/202211,060,000 shares $379.47 million -4.1%N/A12 $34.31 10/31/202211,530,000 shares $385.91 million -5.3%N/A13 $33.47 10/15/202212,180,000 shares $362.84 million +7.1%N/A14.6 $29.79 9/30/202211,370,000 shares $328.48 million +1.5%N/A14.5 $28.89 9/15/202211,200,000 shares $344.18 million +0.2%N/A14.1 $30.73Guard Against the Coming Financial Upheaval (Ad)America’s Most Shocking Financial Story… Behind closed doors in D.C., there is a dark political and economic plot underway. That’s why if you have any savings in the bank or own any assets you want to protect, you must watch this new documentary before it’s too late.You can stream it for free right here. COLB Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is Columbia Banking System's current short interest? Short interest is the volume of Columbia Banking System shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 30th, traders have sold 8,580,000 shares of COLB short. Learn More on Columbia Banking System's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Columbia Banking System? The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. COLB shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on Columbia Banking System's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting Columbia Banking System? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Columbia Banking System: Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Is Columbia Banking System's short interest increasing or decreasing? Columbia Banking System saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 8,580,000 shares, an increase of 14.6% from the previous total of 7,490,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment. How does Columbia Banking System's short interest compare to its competitors? Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "state commercial banks" compare to Columbia Banking System: First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (6.46%), United Bankshares, Inc. (2.58%), International Bancshares Co. (2.02%), Home Bancshares, Inc. (Conway, AR) (2.36%), Ameris Bancorp (1.49%), United Community Banks, Inc. (1.97%), First BanCorp. (1.55%), Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (4.48%), First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (2.71%), Cathay General Bancorp (2.98%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.98 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.35 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.06 billion), General Motors ($2.88 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.32 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.27 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($2.22 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.18 billion), Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ($1.95 billion), and Chesapeake Energy Co. ($1.52 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short Columbia Banking System stock? Short selling COLB is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Columbia Banking System as its price is falling. COLB shares are trading up $0.08 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit. How does a short squeeze work against Columbia Banking System? A short squeeze for Columbia Banking System occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of COLB, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Columbia Banking System's short interest reported? Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including COLB, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2024. 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