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Prospect Capital (PSEC) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$4.59 -0.05 (-1.08%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

Prospect Capital Short Interest Data

Prospect Capital (PSEC) has a short interest of 18.27 million shares, representing 5.79% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -3.79% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 6.2, indicating that it would take 6.2 days of the average trading volume of 4.38 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
18,270,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
18,990,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-3.79%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$94.82 million
Short Interest Ratio
6.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
October 31, 2024
Outstanding Shares
436,180,000 shares
Float Size
315,620,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
5.79%
Today's Trading Volume
3,733,742 shares
Average Trading Volume
4,383,385 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
85%
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PSEC Short Interest Over Time

PSEC Days to Cover Over Time

PSEC Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Prospect Capital Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
10/31/202418,270,000 shares $94.82 million -3.8%5.8%6.2 $5.19
10/15/202418,990,000 shares $98.37 million +11.1%6.0%6.9 $5.18
9/30/202417,090,000 shares $91.43 million -16.8%5.4%6.2 $5.35
9/15/202420,540,000 shares $114.00 million -4.1%6.5%7.7 $5.55
8/31/202421,420,000 shares $112.03 million -1.3%6.8%8.8 $5.23
8/15/202421,710,000 shares $107.46 million -2.1%7.1%10.2 $4.95
7/31/202422,170,000 shares $120.60 million -0.4%7.2%11.3 $5.44
7/15/202422,260,000 shares $124.66 million -4.3%7.3%13.8 $5.60
6/30/202423,250,000 shares $128.57 million -1.2%7.6%15.1 $5.53
6/15/202423,530,000 shares $131.30 million -2.5%7.7%14.5 $5.58
5/31/202424,120,000 shares $135.55 million -3.8%7.9%14.4 $5.62
5/15/202425,060,000 shares $141.84 million +5.5%8.2%13.9 $5.66
4/30/202423,760,000 shares $123.79 million +8.6%7.8%11.3 $5.21
4/15/202421,880,000 shares $118.59 million -6.3%7.2%10.5 $5.42
3/31/202423,360,000 shares $128.95 million +6.3%7.7%10.8 $5.52
3/15/202421,980,000 shares $122.21 million -0.2%7.0%10 $5.56
2/29/202422,020,000 shares $121.55 million -2.2%7.1%9.8 $5.52
2/15/202422,510,000 shares $128.31 million +19.7%7.3%10.2 $5.70
1/31/202418,800,000 shares $110.17 million +0.4%6.1%9.5 $5.86
1/15/202418,720,000 shares $113.44 million -3.6%6.1%8.9 $6.06
12/31/202319,420,000 shares $116.33 million -2.7%6.3%10 $5.99
12/15/202319,960,000 shares $120.16 million +4.5%6.7%10.4 $6.02
11/30/202319,110,000 shares $106.82 million +12.0%6.4%10.9 $5.59
11/15/202317,060,000 shares $99.12 million +8.4%5.7%9.9 $5.81
10/31/202315,740,000 shares $80.90 million +13.9%5.3%9.8 $5.14
10/15/202313,820,000 shares $81.81 million +2.1%4.7%9.4 $5.92
9/30/202313,530,000 shares $81.86 million +1.4%4.6%9.6 $6.05
9/15/202313,340,000 shares $83.38 million +1.8%4.4%9.6 $6.25
8/31/202313,100,000 shares $79.91 million +21.5%4.3%9.6 $6.10
8/15/202310,780,000 shares $67.16 million +32.4%3.6%8.2 $6.23
7/31/20238,140,000 shares $51.77 million +4.6%2.7%6.2 $6.36
7/15/20237,780,000 shares $49.95 million +2.1%2.6%5.6 $6.42
6/30/20237,620,000 shares $47.24 million +9.6%2.6%5.5 $6.20
6/15/20236,950,000 shares $43.65 million +6.8%2.3%4.9 $6.28
5/31/20236,510,000 shares $40.10 million -9.3%2.2%4.1 $6.16
5/15/20237,180,000 shares $43.87 million +25.3%2.4%4.6 $6.11
4/30/20235,730,000 shares $39.02 million +6.9%2.0%3.8 $6.81
4/15/20235,360,000 shares $36.93 million -12.6%1.8%3.9 $6.89
3/31/20236,130,000 shares $42.66 million -2.2%2.1%4.4 $6.96
3/15/20236,270,000 shares $42.01 million +8.5%2.2%4.3 $6.70
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2/28/20235,780,000 shares $42.83 million +2.7%2.0%4.4 $7.41
2/15/20235,630,000 shares $43.07 million +0.2%1.9%4.4 $7.65
1/31/20235,620,000 shares $42.15 million +0.9%2.0%4.3 $7.50
1/15/20235,570,000 shares $41.00 million -6.2%1.9%4.2 $7.36
12/30/20225,940,000 shares $41.52 million -11.2%2.1%4.5 $6.99
12/15/20226,690,000 shares $48.64 million -1.5%2.3%4.8 $7.27
11/30/20226,790,000 shares $52.55 million +5.9%2.4%4.7 $7.74
11/15/20226,410,000 shares $48.52 million -6.6%2.2%4.1 $7.57
10/31/20226,860,000 shares $49.80 million -6.7%2.4%4.5 $7.26
10/15/20227,350,000 shares $49.02 million +2.1%2.6%4.8 $6.67
9/30/20227,200,000 shares $44.64 million -1.6%2.5%4.7 $6.20
9/15/20227,320,000 shares $54.17 million -5.1%2.6%5.2 $7.40
8/31/20227,710,000 shares $57.67 million +8.9%2.7%5.1 $7.48
8/15/20227,080,000 shares $57.70 million No Change2.5%4.9 $8.15
7/31/20227,080,000 shares $54.52 million -6.7%2.3%4.3 $7.70
7/15/20227,590,000 shares $54.57 million -1.8%2.5%4.2 $7.19
6/30/20227,730,000 shares $54.03 million +8.3%2.6%4.2 $6.99
6/15/20227,140,000 shares $50.48 million +7.7%2.4%3.9 $7.07
5/31/20226,630,000 shares $50.98 million +14.9%2.3%4 $7.69
5/15/20225,770,000 shares $44.26 million +5.5%2.0%3.3 $7.67
4/30/20225,470,000 shares $42.12 million +12.3%1.9%3.3 $7.70
4/15/20224,870,000 shares $40.37 million +5.9%1.7%2.9 $8.29
3/31/20224,600,000 shares $38.09 million +8.8%1.6%2.7 $8.28
3/15/20224,230,000 shares $33.71 million -2.1%1.5%2.3 $7.97
2/28/20224,320,000 shares $34.82 million +11.6%1.5%2.2 $8.06
2/15/20223,870,000 shares $32.16 million +1.0%1.4%2 $8.31
1/31/20223,830,000 shares $32.17 million -15.5%1.4%1.9 $8.40
1/15/20224,530,000 shares $39.68 million +3.4%1.6%2.4 $8.76
12/31/20214,380,000 shares $36.84 million -16.7%1.6%2.5 $8.41
12/15/20215,260,000 shares $44.08 million -2.2%1.9%3 $8.38
11/30/20215,380,000 shares $45.95 million -20.4%1.9%3.2 $8.54
11/15/20216,760,000 shares $59.89 million -15.1%2.4%3.9 $8.86
10/29/20217,960,000 shares $65.19 million +0.5%2.8%4.7 $8.19
10/15/20217,920,000 shares $64.79 million -15.0%2.8%4.9 $8.18
9/30/20219,320,000 shares $71.76 million +3.9%3.3%5.5 $7.70
9/15/20218,970,000 shares $70.86 million -1.0%3.2%4.8 $7.90
8/31/20219,060,000 shares $71.94 million -7.1%3.2%4.7 $7.94
8/13/20219,750,000 shares $80.15 million +3.2%3.5%4.9 $8.22
7/30/20219,450,000 shares $76.55 million -6.0%3.4%4.2 $8.10
7/15/202110,050,000 shares $81.81 million -4.8%3.6%4.2 $8.14
6/30/202110,560,000 shares $88.60 million -0.9%3.8%4.4 $8.39
6/15/202110,650,000 shares $94.57 million -3.5%3.8%4.4 $8.88
5/28/202111,030,000 shares $93.64 million -6.3%4.0%4.5 $8.49
5/14/202111,770,000 shares $92.16 million +1.4%4.2%4.8 $7.83
4/30/202111,610,000 shares $94.85 million -1.6%4.2%4.2 $8.17
4/15/202111,800,000 shares $93.93 million -4.2%4.2%4 $7.96
3/31/202112,320,000 shares $96.22 million -5.5%4.4%4.1 $7.81
3/15/202113,040,000 shares $97.67 million -2.2%4.7%4.4 $7.49
2/26/202113,330,000 shares $97.04 million -15.4%4.8%4.6 $7.28
2/12/202115,760,000 shares $111.27 million -16.1%5.7%5.8 $7.06
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1/29/202118,780,000 shares $117.94 million +0.1%6.8%8 $6.28
1/15/202118,760,000 shares $107.31 million +3.4%6.8%8.8 $5.72
12/31/202018,150,000 shares $99.28 million +2.1%6.6%10 $5.47
12/15/202017,770,000 shares $97.56 million +1.0%6.4%10.8 $5.49
11/30/202017,590,000 shares $96.92 million +4.8%6.3%11.4 $5.51
11/15/202016,780,000 shares $86.08 million -4.1%6.0%11 $5.13
10/30/202017,490,000 shares $87.62 million -3.8%6.3%12.7 $5.01
10/15/202018,180,000 shares $93.81 million -11.6%6.6%14.3 $5.16
9/30/202020,560,000 shares $103.42 million -3.7%7.5%16.1 $5.03
9/15/202021,350,000 shares $106.54 million -0.9%7.7%14.8 $4.99
8/31/202021,540,000 shares $109.85 million -1.6%7.7%13.8 $5.10
8/14/202021,890,000 shares $111.64 million -5.3%8.0%12.7 $5.10
7/31/202023,120,000 shares $115.83 million -1.9%8.4%11.6 $5.01
7/15/202023,570,000 shares $116.44 million -4.0%8.7%10.8 $4.94
6/30/202024,540,000 shares $125.40 million +5.9%9.0%9.4 $5.11
6/15/202023,170,000 shares $122.34 million -2.0%8.4%7.9 $5.28
5/29/202023,650,000 shares $119.91 million +3.8%8.6%5.9 $5.07
5/15/202022,790,000 shares $100.50 million +2.2%8.3%5.1 $4.41
4/30/202022,310,000 shares $96.83 million +8.2%8.2%5.3 $4.34
4/15/202020,620,000 shares $87.43 million -3.7%7.6%5 $4.24
3/31/202021,410,000 shares $89.92 million +60.6%7.8%5.6 $4.20
3/13/202013,328,100 shares $60.64 million +2.8%4.4%2.8 $4.55
2/28/202012,970,000 shares $52.40 million +21.7%4.3%5.8 $4.04
2/14/202010,660,000 shares $54.26 million -15.3%3.5%6.3 $5.09
1/31/202012,580,000 shares $77.24 million -2.6%4.2%8 $6.14
1/15/202012,910,000 shares $84.30 million +0.4%4.3%8.1 $6.53
12/31/201912,860,000 shares $84.62 million -5.2%4.3%8.5 $6.58

PSEC Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prospect Capital's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Prospect Capital shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of October 31st, traders have sold 18,270,000 shares of PSEC short. 5.79% of Prospect Capital's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Prospect Capital's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Prospect Capital?

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. PSEC shares currently have a short interest ratio of 6.0. Learn More on Prospect Capital's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Prospect Capital?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Prospect Capital: Shaolin Capital Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Wolverine Trading LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Centiva Capital LP, Walleye Trading LLC, and Edenbrook Capital LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Prospect Capital?

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. 5.79% of Prospect Capital's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Prospect Capital's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Prospect Capital saw a decline in short interest in the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 18,270,000 shares, a decline of 3.8% from the previous total of 18,990,000 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 Prospect Capital's float size?

Prospect Capital currently has issued a total of 436,180,000 shares. Some of Prospect Capital'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. Prospect Capital currently has a public float of 315,620,000 shares.

How does Prospect Capital's short interest compare to its competitors?

5.79% of Prospect Capital's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Prospect Capital: Invesco Ltd. (1.94%), Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (1.55%), Cohen & Steers, Inc. (5.90%), Main Street Capital Co. (4.28%), Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (1.41%), Oaktree Specialty Lending Co. (1.14%), Capital Southwest Co. (1.29%), SLR Investment Corp. (0.42%), BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. (1.97%), Fidus Investment Co. (0.47%),

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 Prospect Capital stock?

Short selling PSEC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Prospect Capital as its price is falling. PSEC shares are trading down $0.05 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 Prospect Capital?

A short squeeze for Prospect Capital 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 PSEC, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Prospect Capital'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 PSEC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is October, 31 2024.




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