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Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology (FMST) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$1.80 -0.13 (-6.74%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology Short Interest Data

Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology (FMST) has a short interest of 59,800 shares, representing 1.70% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 48.76% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 6.6, indicating that it would take 6.6 days of the average trading volume of 22,461 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
59,800 shares
Previous Short Interest
40,200 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+48.76%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$138,736.00
Short Interest Ratio
6.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
October 31, 2024
Outstanding Shares
7,292,000 shares
Float Size
3,510,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.70%
Today's Trading Volume
15,777 shares
Average Trading Volume
22,461 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
70%
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FMST Short Interest Over Time

FMST Days to Cover Over Time

FMST Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
10/31/202459,800 shares $138,736.00 +48.8%1.7%6.6 $2.32
10/15/202440,200 shares $95,274.00 +44.1%1.2%5.3 $2.37
9/30/202427,900 shares $79,515.00 -49.6%0.6%3.8 $2.85
9/15/202455,300 shares $167,006.00 -5.5%1.2%5.8 $3.02
8/31/202458,500 shares $172,575.00 -3.6%1.2%4.7 $2.95
8/15/202460,700 shares $165,104.00 -13.8%1.3%4.1 $2.72
7/31/202470,400 shares $203,456.00 +4.8%1.5%3.8 $2.89
7/15/202467,200 shares $187,488.00 -14.4%1.4%3.6 $2.79
6/30/202478,500 shares $222,155.00 +60.5%1.7%3.1 $2.83
6/15/202448,900 shares $116,382.00 -6.7%1.0%2 $2.38
5/31/202452,400 shares $122,616.00 +72.4%1.2%2.2 $2.34
5/15/202430,400 shares $72,960.00 -20.4%0.7%0.8 $2.40
4/30/202438,200 shares $101,803.00 -21.9%0.9%0.8 $2.67
4/15/202448,900 shares $136,920.00 +88.8%1.2%1.1 $2.80
3/31/202425,900 shares $62,160.00 +1.6%0.6%0.6 $2.40
3/15/202425,500 shares $70,890.00 -2.7%0.6%0.7 $2.78
2/29/202426,200 shares $81,482.00 -8.7%0.6%0.6 $3.11
2/15/202428,700 shares $90,979.00 +23.2%0.6%0.9 $3.17
1/31/202423,300 shares $53,590.00 No Change0.5%1.4 $2.30

FMST Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of October 31st, traders have sold 59,800 shares of FMST short. 1.70% of Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology?

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. FMST shares currently have a short interest ratio of 7.0. Learn More on Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology?

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. 1.70% of Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology saw a increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 59,800 shares, an increase of 48.8% from the previous total of 40,200 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 Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology's float size?

Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology currently has issued a total of 7,292,000 shares. Some of Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology'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. Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology currently has a public float of 3,510,000 shares.

How does Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.70% of Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology: 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (1.98%), Snow Lake Resources Ltd. (0.39%), Lifezone Metals Limited (4.49%), Nexa Resources S.A. (0.10%), BHP Group Limited (0.41%), Vale S.A. (1.79%), Cameco Co. (4.12%), Teck Resources Limited (1.29%), Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (2.45%), Summit Materials, Inc. (2.12%),

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 Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology stock?

Short selling FMST is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology as its price is falling. FMST shares are trading down $0.13 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 Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology?

A short squeeze for Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology 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 FMST, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology'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 FMST, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is October, 31 2024.




This page (NASDAQ:FMST) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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