East West Bancorp (EWBC) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume $106.40 +0.90 (+0.85%) (As of 10:25 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Short Interest Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends East West Bancorp Short Interest DataEast West Bancorp (EWBC) has a short interest of 4.47 million shares, representing 3.26% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -10.60% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 6.1, indicating that it would take 6.1 days of the average trading volume of 928,014 shares to cover all short positions.Current Short Interest4,470,000 sharesPrevious Short Interest5,000,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month-10.60%Dollar Volume Sold Short$435.78 millionShort Interest Ratio6.1 Days to CoverLast Record DateOctober 31, 2024Outstanding Shares138,630,000 sharesFloat Size137,180,000 sharesShort Percent of Float3.26%Today's Trading Volume44,829 sharesAverage Trading Volume928,014 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average5% Short Selling East West Bancorp? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for East West Bancorp and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort Interest ChartDays to Cover ChartShort Percent of Float ChartEWBC Short Interest Over TimeEWBC Days to Cover Over TimeEWBC Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad DarwinNew Year, New Opportunity! 2 AI Stocks Under $10 Ready to SoarAs we step into 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) stocks continue to dominate headlines, and now is the perfect moment to position yourself for the coming year’s potential. 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East West Bancorp Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 10/31/20244,470,000 shares $435.78 million -10.6%3.3%6.1 $97.49 10/15/20245,000,000 shares $450.65 million +1.6%3.7%7.2 $90.13 9/30/20244,920,000 shares $407.08 million +0.8%3.6%7.1 $82.74 9/15/20244,880,000 shares $387.96 million +5.2%3.6%6.7 $79.50 8/31/20244,640,000 shares $390.08 million +7.7%3.4%6.4 $84.07 8/15/20244,310,000 shares $345.45 million -8.7%3.1%5.8 $80.15 Get the Latest News and Ratings for EWBC and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for East West Bancorp and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/31/20244,720,000 shares $414.84 million +17.7%3.4%6.1 $87.89 7/15/20244,010,000 shares $310.45 million -1.5%2.9%4.8 $77.42 6/30/20244,070,000 shares $298.05 million -15.4%3.0%5 $73.23 6/15/20244,810,000 shares $333.86 million +0.8%3.5%6 $69.41 5/31/20244,770,000 shares $353.89 million -5.7%3.5%4.8 $74.19 5/15/20245,060,000 shares $395.74 million -9.0%3.7%4.8 $78.21 4/30/20245,560,000 shares $414.16 million -11.5%4.0%5 $74.49 4/15/20246,280,000 shares $454.55 million +4.2%4.5%5.1 $72.38 3/31/20246,030,000 shares $477.03 million +16.6%4.4%4.7 $79.11 3/15/20245,170,000 shares $388.84 million +17.2%3.7%4.1 $75.21 2/29/20244,410,000 shares $321.31 million +1.4%3.2%3.8 $72.86 2/15/20244,350,000 shares $318.29 million -5.4%3.1%4 $73.17 1/31/20244,600,000 shares $334.93 million +8.8%3.3%4.1 $72.81 1/15/20244,230,000 shares $303.67 million +9.0%3.0%3.9 $71.79 12/31/20233,880,000 shares $279.17 million -7.2%2.8%3.8 $71.95 12/15/20234,180,000 shares $298.37 million +19.1%3.0%4.2 $71.38 11/30/20233,510,000 shares $220.85 million -8.4%2.5%3.7 $62.92 11/15/20233,830,000 shares $237.08 million +11.3%2.7%4.1 $61.90 10/31/20233,440,000 shares $184.45 million +11.3%2.5%3.8 $53.62 10/15/20233,090,000 shares $156.11 million +12.8%2.2%3.5 $50.52 9/30/20232,740,000 shares $144.43 million +9.6%2.0%3.1 $52.71 9/15/20232,500,000 shares $137.15 million -1.2%1.8%2.8 $54.86 8/31/20232,530,000 shares $140.01 million -11.5%1.8%2.7 $55.34 8/15/20232,860,000 shares $155.16 million -13.9%2.0%2.8 $54.25 7/31/20233,320,000 shares $206.54 million -11.9%2.4%2.9 $62.21 7/15/20233,770,000 shares $214.59 million +4.1%2.7%2.8 $56.92 6/30/20233,620,000 shares $191.10 million +0.3%2.6%2.6 $52.79 6/15/20233,610,000 shares $196.82 million +3.1%2.6%2.4 $54.52 5/31/20233,500,000 shares $167.48 million +8.0%2.5%1.8 $47.85 5/15/20233,240,000 shares $151.99 million +7.3%2.3%1.7 $46.91 4/30/20233,020,000 shares $156.10 million -13.0%2.2%1.7 $51.69 4/15/20233,470,000 shares $182.14 million -3.6%2.5%2.1 $52.49 3/31/20233,600,000 shares $199.80 million +40.6%2.6%2.4 $55.50 3/15/20232,560,000 shares $145.20 million +18.5%1.8%1.9 $56.72This Bull Market Indicator called NVDA at $116 (Ad)Every now and again we find an investment idea so incredible we can’t help but share. 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Short interest is the volume of East West Bancorp shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of October 31st, investors have sold 4,470,000 shares of EWBC short. 3.26% of East West Bancorp's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on East West Bancorp's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for East West Bancorp? 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. EWBC shares currently have a short interest ratio of 6.0. Learn More on East West Bancorp's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting East West Bancorp? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of East West Bancorp: Wolverine Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, and PEAK6 Investments LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. What is a good short interest percentage for East West Bancorp? Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 3.26% of East West Bancorp's floating shares are currently sold short. Is East West Bancorp's short interest increasing or decreasing? East West Bancorp saw a drop in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 4,470,000 shares, a drop of 10.6% from the previous total of 5,000,000 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. What is East West Bancorp's float size? East West Bancorp currently has issued a total of 138,630,000 shares. Some of East West Bancorp's outstanding shares are available for trading, while others are subject to various restrictions. The public float, also referred to as floating shares or "the float", are shares that publicly owned, unrestricted and available to trade on the open market. East West Bancorp currently has a public float of 137,180,000 shares. How does East West Bancorp's short interest compare to its competitors? 3.26% of East West Bancorp's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "finance" compare to East West Bancorp: Ally Financial Inc. (2.62%), Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (3.27%), M&T Bank Co. (2.03%), First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (2.60%), Fifth Third Bancorp (3.46%), Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (2.04%), Regions Financial Co. (4.50%), KeyCorp (1.77%), First Horizon Co. (1.36%), Webster Financial Co. (1.73%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.08 billion), AppLovin Co. ($3.18 billion), Paychex, Inc. ($2.64 billion), Nu Holdings Ltd. ($2.54 billion), International Paper ($2.46 billion), Cencora, Inc. ($2.27 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($1.87 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($1.81 billion), Lululemon Athletica Inc. ($1.75 billion), and Onsemi ($1.71 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short East West Bancorp stock? Short selling EWBC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from East West Bancorp as its price is falling. EWBC shares are trading up $1.27 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 East West Bancorp? A short squeeze for East West Bancorp 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 EWBC, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is East West Bancorp'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 EWBC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is October, 31 2024. 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