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Alibaba Group (BABA) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Alibaba Group Short Interest Data

Alibaba Group (BABA) has a short interest of 37.52 million shares, representing 1.57% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -14.34% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.4, indicating that it would take 2.4 days of the average trading volume of 10.29 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
37,520,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
43,800,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-14.34%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$3.18 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.4 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
December 31, 2024
Outstanding Shares
2,382,950,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.57%
Today's Trading Volume
21,072,995 shares
Average Trading Volume
10,289,486 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
205%
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BABA Short Interest Over Time

BABA Days to Cover Over Time

BABA Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Alibaba Group Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
12/31/202437,520,000 shares $3.18 billion -14.3%1.6%2.4 $84.79
12/15/202443,800,000 shares $3.85 billion -12.8%1.8%2.1 $87.82
11/30/202450,230,000 shares $4.39 billion -9.1%2.1%2.5 $87.37
11/15/202455,230,000 shares $4.89 billion -11.7%2.3%2.8 $88.57
10/31/202462,560,000 shares $6.13 billion -9.2%2.6%3.1 $97.93
10/15/202468,870,000 shares $7.01 billion +1.3%2.9%3.5 $101.85
9/30/202467,990,000 shares $7.22 billion +8.4%2.8%3.7 $106.14
9/15/202462,720,000 shares $5.31 billion +14.8%2.9%4.6 $84.69
8/31/202454,650,000 shares $4.55 billion -2.8%2.5%4.2 $83.34
8/15/202456,200,000 shares $4.47 billion +1.6%2.7%4 $79.54
7/31/202455,320,000 shares $4.36 billion +0.9%2.6%3.7 $78.85
7/15/202454,810,000 shares $4.28 billion +9.1%2.6%3.5 $78.03
6/30/202450,240,000 shares $3.62 billion -1.9%2.2%3.1 $72.00
6/15/202451,190,000 shares $3.75 billion -2.3%2.3%3.1 $73.35
5/31/202452,400,000 shares $4.11 billion +12.6%2.3%3.2 $78.34
5/15/202446,550,000 shares $3.77 billion +6.0%2.1%2.8 $80.98
4/30/202443,930,000 shares $3.29 billion +7.8%1.8%2.9 $74.86
4/15/202440,760,000 shares $2.88 billion -1.9%1.7%2.4 $70.64
3/31/202441,560,000 shares $3.01 billion -5.6%1.7%2.3 $72.36
3/15/202444,030,000 shares $3.23 billion -7.3%1.8%2.3 $73.40
2/29/202447,520,000 shares $3.52 billion +9.3%2.0%2.3 $74.02
2/15/202443,470,000 shares $3.21 billion +6.1%1.8%2 $73.81
1/31/202440,960,000 shares $2.96 billion -3.1%1.7%1.8 $72.17
1/15/202442,270,000 shares $3.04 billion +20.4%1.8%2 $71.84
12/31/202335,100,000 shares $2.72 billion -10.6%1.5%1.9 $77.51
12/15/202339,260,000 shares $2.93 billion -17.6%1.7%2.3 $74.54
11/30/202347,620,000 shares $3.56 billion +16.0%2.0%3.1 $74.86
11/15/202341,050,000 shares $3.57 billion +2.3%1.7%3 $87.07
10/31/202340,130,000 shares $3.31 billion -9.5%1.7%3.1 $82.53
10/15/202344,330,000 shares $3.72 billion -0.3%1.9%3.1 $84.02
9/30/202344,450,000 shares $3.86 billion -0.3%1.9%2.8 $86.74
9/15/202344,600,000 shares $3.88 billion +8.1%1.9%2.7 $87.06
8/31/202341,260,000 shares $3.83 billion +7.5%1.7%2.3 $92.87
8/15/202338,390,000 shares $3.52 billion -30.1%1.6%2.1 $91.63
7/31/202354,930,000 shares $5.61 billion -5.2%2.3%2.9 $102.17
7/15/202357,920,000 shares $5.48 billion +2.9%2.4%2.9 $94.56
6/30/202356,270,000 shares $4.69 billion -4.4%2.2%2.8 $83.35
6/15/202358,830,000 shares $5.42 billion +1.0%2.3%2.5 $92.20
5/31/202358,270,000 shares $4.64 billion +11.1%2.3%2.5 $79.58
5/15/202352,460,000 shares $4.63 billion +1.2%2.0%2.1 $88.34
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4/30/202351,830,000 shares $4.39 billion -6.3%2.0%2.1 $84.69
4/15/202355,300,000 shares $5.23 billion +0.6%2.1%2.4 $94.55
3/31/202354,970,000 shares $5.62 billion -17.4%2.1%2.3 $102.18
3/15/202366,580,000 shares $5.43 billion +6.7%2.6%3.2 $81.51
2/28/202362,380,000 shares $5.48 billion +15.0%2.4%2.9 $87.79
2/15/202354,250,000 shares $5.59 billion +3.6%2.1%2.5 $103.08
1/31/202352,350,000 shares $5.77 billion -6.2%2.0%2.3 $110.20
1/15/202355,790,000 shares $6.53 billion -0.3%2.1%2 $117.01
12/30/202255,940,000 shares $4.93 billion -6.7%2.1%2.1 $88.09
12/15/202259,980,000 shares $5.17 billion -13.8%2.3%2.3 $86.21
11/30/202269,560,000 shares $6.09 billion -1.4%2.7%2.8 $87.56
11/15/202270,540,000 shares $5.59 billion -8.7%2.7%2.9 $79.30
10/31/202277,250,000 shares $4.91 billion +31.9%2.9%3.6 $63.58
10/15/202258,580,000 shares $4.28 billion -0.8%2.2%2.7 $73.02
9/30/202259,060,000 shares $4.72 billion +7.3%2.2%2.9 $79.99
9/15/202255,070,000 shares $4.89 billion +2.8%2.1%2.6 $88.83
8/31/202253,590,000 shares $5.11 billion +9.5%2.0%2.2 $95.41
8/15/202248,940,000 shares $4.61 billion +13.1%1.8%1.8 $94.20
7/31/202243,280,000 shares $3.87 billion +1.4%1.6%1.5 $89.37
7/15/202242,680,000 shares $4.37 billion -6.5%1.6%1.6 $102.44
6/30/202245,660,000 shares $5.19 billion +14.6%1.7%1.7 $113.68
6/15/202239,830,000 shares $4.30 billion -4.9%1.5%1.4 $108.03
5/31/202241,880,000 shares $4.02 billion +6.2%1.6%1.2 $96.05
5/15/202239,450,000 shares $3.47 billion -1.2%1.5%1.2 $87.99
4/30/202239,940,000 shares $3.88 billion +5.7%1.5%1.2 $97.09
4/15/202237,800,000 shares $3.61 billion +4.0%1.4%1.2 $95.49
3/31/202236,350,000 shares $3.95 billion -19.1%1.4%1.1 $108.80
3/15/202244,930,000 shares $3.45 billion +0.4%1.7%1.5 $76.76
2/28/202244,740,000 shares $4.71 billion -1.6%1.7%2 $105.19
2/15/202245,460,000 shares $5.74 billion -3.7%1.7%1.9 $126.24
1/31/202247,180,000 shares $5.93 billion -1.4%1.8%2 $125.79
1/15/202247,830,000 shares $6.29 billion -11.5%1.8%2.1 $131.57
12/31/202154,050,000 shares $6.42 billion -1.5%2.0%2.3 $118.79
12/15/202154,870,000 shares $6.72 billion +14.0%2.1%2.4 $122.47
11/30/202148,140,000 shares $6.14 billion +4.0%1.8%2.1 $127.53
11/15/202146,270,000 shares $7.71 billion -1.7%1.7%2.1 $166.54
10/29/202147,050,000 shares $7.76 billion -35.7%1.7%1.9 $164.94
10/15/202173,190,000 shares $12.30 billion +2.9%2.7%2.8 $168.00
9/30/202171,130,000 shares $10.53 billion +26.2%2.6%2.8 $148.05
9/15/202156,370,000 shares $8.90 billion +14.3%2.1%2.4 $157.86
8/31/202149,310,000 shares $8.23 billion +7.7%1.8%2.2 $166.99
8/13/202145,770,000 shares $8.63 billion -11.3%1.7%2.3 $188.62
7/30/202151,600,000 shares $10.07 billion +8.5%1.9%2.9 $195.19
7/15/202147,570,000 shares $10.22 billion -1.5%1.8%3.2 $214.76
6/30/202148,270,000 shares $10.95 billion +3.3%1.8%3.1 $226.78
6/15/202146,710,000 shares $9.81 billion +4.9%1.7%3 $210.06
5/28/202144,520,000 shares $9.53 billion +2.5%1.7%2.8 $213.96
5/14/202143,440,000 shares $8.95 billion -0.7%N/A2.6 $206.08
4/30/202143,760,000 shares $10.25 billion -6.6%N/A2.9 $234.18
4/15/202146,840,000 shares $11.21 billion +5.7%N/A2.9 $239.23
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3/31/202144,320,000 shares $10.16 billion +0.6%N/A2.3 $229.25
3/15/202144,070,000 shares $10.22 billion +5.5%N/A1.9 $231.87
2/26/202141,760,000 shares $10.03 billion +8.3%N/A1.9 $240.18
2/12/202138,570,000 shares $10.37 billion -7.3%N/A1.7 $268.93
1/29/202141,590,000 shares $10.85 billion +2.8%N/A1.6 $260.76
1/15/202140,450,000 shares $9.83 billion +8.8%N/A1.5 $242.98
12/31/202037,180,000 shares $8.86 billion -9.5%N/A1.5 $238.39
12/15/202041,070,000 shares $10.52 billion -4.5%N/A2.3 $256.03
11/30/202043,020,000 shares $11.89 billion +0.9%N/A2.5 $276.48
11/15/202042,650,000 shares $11.12 billion -4.5%N/A2.5 $260.84
10/30/202044,670,000 shares $13.96 billion -6.2%N/A2.9 $312.56
10/15/202047,610,000 shares $14.33 billion +2.5%N/A3.7 $301.04
9/30/202046,470,000 shares $13.66 billion +18.0%N/A3.3 $293.98
9/15/202039,390,000 shares $10.95 billion -0.2%N/A2.6 $277.96
8/31/202039,460,000 shares $11.33 billion +7.1%N/A2.4 $287.03
8/14/202036,840,000 shares $9.36 billion -2.8%N/A2.1 $253.97
7/31/202037,890,000 shares $9.51 billion -10.3%N/A2 $251.02
7/15/202042,260,000 shares $10.53 billion +6.2%N/A2.1 $249.21
6/30/202039,780,000 shares $8.58 billion +7.9%N/A2 $215.70
6/15/202036,880,000 shares $8.00 billion +1.4%N/A2 $217.03
5/29/202036,370,000 shares $7.54 billion -0.8%N/A1.8 $207.39
5/15/202036,670,000 shares $7.47 billion +25.9%N/A1.8 $203.68
4/30/202029,130,000 shares $5.90 billion +13.4%N/A1.6 $202.67
4/15/202025,680,000 shares $5.35 billion +2.2%N/A1.5 $208.17
3/31/202025,130,000 shares $5.14 billion -21.2%N/A1.4 $204.36
3/13/202031,897,300 shares $6.26 billion +10.1%N/A2.1 $196.37
2/28/202028,970,000 shares $5.11 billion -1.8%N/A1.9 $176.34
2/14/202029,490,000 shares $6.09 billion +16.1%N/A1.9 $206.39
1/31/202025,400,000 shares $5.30 billion -4.4%N/A1.7 $208.74

BABA Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alibaba Group's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Alibaba Group shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of December 31st, investors have sold 37,520,000 shares of BABA short. 1.57% of Alibaba Group's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Alibaba Group's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Alibaba Group?

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. BABA shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Alibaba Group's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Alibaba Group?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Alibaba Group: XR Securities LLC, SG Americas Securities LLC, Portman Square Capital LLP, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Shaolin Capital Management LLC, CTC LLC, Barclays PLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Wolverine Trading LLC, Point72 DIFC Ltd, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., III Capital Management, HighTower Advisors LLC, Centiva Capital LP, Verition Fund Management LLC, HBK Investments L P, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, PEAK6 Investments LLC, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, DRW Securities LLC, Citigroup Inc., LMR Partners LLP, Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC, Wolverine Asset Management LLC, Belvedere Trading LLC, Genus Capital Management Inc., XR Securities LLC, and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Alibaba Group?

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. 1.57% of Alibaba Group's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Alibaba Group's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Alibaba Group saw a decrease in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 37,520,000 shares, a decrease of 14.3% from the previous total of 43,800,000 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 Alibaba Group's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.57% of Alibaba Group's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "business services" compare to Alibaba Group: S&P Global Inc. (0.90%), Uber Technologies, Inc. (2.49%), PDD Holdings Inc. (1.73%), MercadoLibre, Inc. (1.48%), Relx Plc (0.09%), PayPal Holdings, Inc. (2.68%), DoorDash, Inc. (2.50%), Waste Connections, Inc. (0.75%), Trip.com Group Limited (1.93%), IQVIA Holdings Inc. (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: AppLovin Co. ($5.83 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.77 billion), Reddit, Inc. ($2.98 billion), The Kroger Co. ($2.97 billion), International Paper ($2.64 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($1.99 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($1.93 billion), Onsemi ($1.81 billion), SoundHound AI, Inc. ($1.59 billion), and Moderna, Inc. ($1.57 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Alibaba Group stock?

Short selling BABA is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Alibaba Group as its price is falling. BABA shares are trading up $2.73 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 Alibaba Group?

A short squeeze for Alibaba Group 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 BABA, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Alibaba Group'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 BABA, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is December, 31 2024.




This page (NYSE:BABA) was last updated on 1/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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