Silvercorp Metals (SVM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of Silvercorp Metals shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of January 31st, investors have sold 11,360,000 shares of SVM short. Learn More on Silvercorp Metals' current short interest.

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. SVM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on Silvercorp Metals's short interest ratio.

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Silvercorp Metals: Toronto Dominion Bank, SIG North Trading ULC, Group One Trading LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, Susquehanna International Group LLP, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., and Wolverine Asset Management LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Silvercorp Metals saw a increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totaling 11,360,000 shares, an increase of 23.6% from the previous total of 9,190,000 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.

Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "precious metals" compare to Silvercorp Metals: Equinox Gold Corp. (5.20%), Eldorado Gold Co. (2.46%), Sibanye Stillwater Limited (1.93%), Orla Mining Ltd. (1.95%), Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (0.64%), First Majestic Silver Corp. (7.32%), Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (4.14%), Centerra Gold Inc. (1.64%), Osisko Mining Inc. (1.36%), Skeena Resources Limited (4.94%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: AppLovin Co. ($5.21 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.07 billion), Reddit, Inc. ($3.33 billion), The Kroger Co. ($2.67 billion), Cencora, Inc. ($2.29 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($2.17 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($1.99 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($1.87 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($1.76 billion), and Moderna, Inc. ($1.60 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling SVM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Silvercorp Metals as its price is falling. SVM shares are trading down $0.10 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.

A short squeeze for Silvercorp Metals 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 SVM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including SVM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is January, 31 2025.