Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of Monolithic Power Systems shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 30th, traders have sold 869,300 shares of MPWR short. Learn More on Monolithic Power Systems' current short interest.

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. MPWR shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Monolithic Power Systems's short interest ratio.

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Monolithic Power Systems: Walleye Trading LLC, PEAK6 Investments LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., and HBK Investments L P. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Monolithic Power Systems saw a decline in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 869,300 shares, a decline of 6.5% from the previous total of 929,300 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.

Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "computer and technology" compare to Monolithic Power Systems: Microchip Technology Incorporated (5.28%), Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (4.24%), Lattice Semiconductor Co. (9.51%), Power Integrations, Inc. (6.77%), IPG Photonics Co. (3.13%), Semtech Co. (18.14%), Analog Devices, Inc. (2.06%), Intel Co. (1.65%), Micron Technology, Inc. (2.42%), STMicroelectronics (1.24%),

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.

Short selling MPWR is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Monolithic Power Systems as its price is falling. MPWR shares are trading up $1.95 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.

A short squeeze for Monolithic Power Systems occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of MPWR, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including MPWR, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2024.