AES (AES) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → This indicator is great for calling bottoms (From WealthPress) (Ad) Free AES Stock Alerts $21.60 -0.17 (-0.78%) (As of 05/31/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends AES Short Interest DataCurrent Short Interest18,330,000 sharesPrevious Short Interest14,330,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month+27.91%Dollar Volume Sold Short$387.31 millionShort Interest Ratio1.9 Days to CoverLast Record DateMay 15, 2024Outstanding Shares710,670,000 sharesPercentage of Shares Shorted2.58%Today's Trading Volume11,401,731 sharesAverage Trading Volume8,349,629 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average137% Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort Interest ChartDays to Cover ChartShort Percent of Float ChartAES Short Interest Over TimeAES Days to Cover Over TimeAES Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad MarketBeatYour $200 account credit is about to expireUpdate to MarketBeat All Access and Save $200 on Your Annual Subscription.Start Your Risk-Free Trial Here AES Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 5/15/202418,330,000 shares $387.31 million +27.9%N/A1.9 $21.13 4/30/202414,330,000 shares $256.51 million +16.6%N/A1.5 $17.90 4/15/202412,290,000 shares $198.61 million -11.0%N/A1.4 $16.16 3/31/202413,810,000 shares $247.61 million +23.1%N/A1.6 $17.93 3/15/202411,220,000 shares $168.41 million -1.8%N/A1.4 $15.01 2/29/202411,420,000 shares $173.58 million -26.2%N/A1.7 $15.20Heard about the 72-Hour Profit Surge? 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Short interest is the volume of AES shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, investors have sold 18,330,000 shares of AES short. Learn More on AES's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for AES? 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. AES shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on AES's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting AES? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of AES: Walleye Trading LLC, PEAK6 Investments LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., and IMC Chicago LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Is AES's short interest increasing or decreasing? AES saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 18,330,000 shares, an increase of 27.9% from the previous total of 14,330,000 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. How does AES's short interest compare to its competitors? Here is how the short interest of companies compare to AES: NRG Energy, Inc. (4.73%), Ormat Technologies, Inc. (4.60%), CleanSpark, Inc. (16.75%), Genie Energy Ltd. (5.35%), MGE Energy, Inc. (5.60%), PG&E Co. (1.09%), Sempra (1.94%), American Electric Power Company, Inc. (2.20%), National Grid plc (0.40%), Dominion Energy, Inc. (1.88%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.81 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.30 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.10 billion), General Motors ($2.84 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.77 billion), AppLovin Co. ($2.22 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($2.22 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.16 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.12 billion), and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ($2.12 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short AES stock? Short selling AES is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from AES as its price is falling. AES shares are trading down $0.17 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 AES? A short squeeze for AES 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 AES, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is AES'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 AES, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2024. More Short Interest Resources from MarketBeat Related Companies: NRG Short Interest ORA Short Interest CLSK Short Interest GNE Short Interest MGEE Short Interest PCG Short Interest SRE Short Interest AEP Short Interest NGG Short Interest D Short Interest Short Interest Tools: Stocks to Short Largest Short Interest Positions Short Interest Increases Short Interest Decreases Short Interest Reporting Dates This page (NYSE:AES) was last updated on 5/31/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersDems have chosen Biden replacement?Paradigm PressShocking $16T Elon Musk Crypto LeakCrypto 101 MediaThis Apple-like Innovator is Revolutionizing HealthcareWall Street StarWho are Nvidia’s New Silent Partners?Weiss RatingsMissed NVDA? 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