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Syntec Optics (OPTX) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$0.89 0.00 (-0.50%)
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Syntec Optics Short Interest Data

Syntec Optics (OPTX) has a short interest of 89,200 shares, representing 1.47% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 168.67% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.8, indicating that it would take 1.8 days of the average trading volume of 200,554 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
89,200 shares
Previous Short Interest
33,200 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+168.67%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$120,420.00
Short Interest Ratio
1.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
October 31, 2024
Outstanding Shares
36,690,000 shares
Float Size
6,060,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.47%
Today's Trading Volume
17,728 shares
Average Trading Volume
200,554 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
9%
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OPTX Short Interest Over Time

OPTX Days to Cover Over Time

OPTX Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Syntec Optics Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
10/31/202489,200 shares $120,420.00 +168.7%1.5%1.8 $1.35
10/15/202433,200 shares $46,148.00 +17.3%1.1%0.6 $1.39
9/30/202428,300 shares $34,809.00 +9.7%0.9%0.4 $1.23
9/15/202425,800 shares $35,346.00 -11.3%0.8%0 $1.37
8/31/202429,100 shares $41,613.00 -61.3%1.0%0 $1.43
8/15/202475,100 shares $136,682.00 +84.1%2.5%0.1 $1.82
7/31/202440,800 shares $62,424.00 -54.1%1.3%0.1 $1.53
7/15/202488,800 shares $174,936.00 -10.8%2.9%0.1 $1.97
6/30/202499,600 shares $303,780.00 +2,019.2%3.3%0.2 $3.05
6/15/20244,700 shares $11,985.00 -59.1%0.2%0 $2.55
5/31/202411,500 shares $35,075.00 -33.1%0.4%1.4 $3.05
5/15/202417,200 shares $54,352.00 -2.8%0.6%1.9 $3.16
4/30/202417,700 shares $59,118.00 -6.8%0.6%1.9 $3.34
4/15/202419,000 shares $64,030.00 +26.7%0.6%1.9 $3.37
3/31/202415,000 shares $57,000.00 +6.4%0.5%1.4 $3.80
3/15/202414,100 shares $84,600.00 -33.5%0.5%1.3 $6.00
2/29/202421,200 shares $108,968.00 -28.4%0.7%1.7 $5.14
2/15/202429,600 shares $161,616.00 +27.0%1.0%1.6 $5.46
1/31/202423,300 shares $110,675.00 No Change0.8%0.1 $4.75

OPTX Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Syntec Optics' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Syntec Optics shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of October 31st, investors have sold 89,200 shares of OPTX short. 1.47% of Syntec Optics' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Syntec Optics' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Syntec Optics?

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. OPTX shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Syntec Optics's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Syntec Optics?

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. 1.47% of Syntec Optics' floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Syntec Optics' short interest increasing or decreasing?

Syntec Optics saw a increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 89,200 shares, an increase of 168.7% from the previous total of 33,200 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 Syntec Optics' float size?

Syntec Optics currently has issued a total of 36,690,000 shares. Some of Syntec Optics' 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. Syntec Optics currently has a public float of 6,060,000 shares.

How does Syntec Optics' short interest compare to its competitors?

1.47% of Syntec Optics' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "measuring and control equipment" compare to Syntec Optics: Frequency Electronics, Inc. (0.29%), Kewaunee Scientific Co. (1.94%), Akoya Biosciences, Inc. (7.80%), 908 Devices Inc. (5.69%), Owlet, Inc. (3.70%), Optex Systems Holdings, Inc (0.19%), Singular Genomics Systems, Inc. (4.81%), ClearSign Technologies Co. (0.53%), MultiSensor AI Holdings, Inc. (0.72%), Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. (0.34%),

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 Syntec Optics stock?

Short selling OPTX is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Syntec Optics as its price is falling. OPTX shares are trading down $0.00 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 Syntec Optics?

A short squeeze for Syntec Optics 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 OPTX, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Syntec Optics' 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 OPTX, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is October, 31 2024.




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