Absolute Software (ALSWF) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume Add Compare Share Share Short Interest Stock AnalysisChartFinancialsSEC FilingsShort Interest Absolute Software Short Interest DataAbsolute Software (ALSWF) has a short interest of 79,000 shares. This marks a -7.17% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 7.2, indicating that it would take 7.2 days of the average trading volume of 36,822 shares to cover all short positions.Current Short Interest79,000 sharesPrevious Short Interest85,100 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month-7.17%Dollar Volume Sold Short$86.90Short Interest Ratio7.2 Days to CoverLast Record DateDecember 31, 2024Outstanding Shares42,730,000 sharesPercentage of Shares Shorted0.18%Today's Trading Volume66,644 sharesAverage Trading Volume36,822 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average181% Short Selling Absolute Software? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for Absolute Software and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort Interest ChartDays to Cover ChartShort Percent of Float ChartALSWF Short Interest Over TimeALSWF Days to Cover Over TimeALSWF Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Absolute Software Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 12/31/202479,000 shares $86.90 No ChangeN/A7.2 $0.00 10/15/2020190,400 shares $2.56 million +13.7%N/A23.5 $13.43 9/30/2020167,400 shares $2.04 million +135.8%N/A62 $12.18 9/15/202071,000 shares $718,484.50 +20.5%N/A13.7 $10.12 8/31/202058,900 shares $723,292.00 +314.8%N/A16.8 $12.28 8/14/202014,200 shares $163,300.00 -35.2%N/A4.1 $11.50 Get the Latest News and Ratings for ALSWF and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Absolute Software and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/31/202021,900 shares $259,177.74 -35.8%N/A4 $11.83 7/15/202034,100 shares $373,408.64 -39.1%N/A5.8 $10.95 6/30/202056,000 shares $562,800.00 +3,011.1%N/A17.5 $10.05 6/15/20201,800 shares $16,848.00 +800.0%N/A0.8 $9.36 5/29/2020200 shares $1,916.00 -93.8%N/A0.1 $9.58 5/15/20203,200 shares $27,616.00 -74.8%N/A1.1 $8.63 4/30/202012,700 shares $97,536.00 -39.5%N/A2.3 $7.68 4/15/202021,000 shares $144,874.80 +650.0%N/A14 $6.90 3/31/20202,800 shares $17,325.28 -84.3%N/A0.4 $6.19 3/13/202017,800 shares $113,208.00 +235.9%N/A4 $6.36 2/28/20205,300 shares $38,743.00 +165.0%N/A1.5 $7.31 2/14/20202,000 shares $15,754.80 +122.2%N/A0.4 $7.88 1/31/2020900 shares $6,444.00 -52.6%N/A0.1 $7.16 1/15/20201,900 shares $13,205.00 -62.8%N/A1 $6.95 ALSWF Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is Absolute Software's current short interest? Short interest is the volume of Absolute Software shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of December 31st, investors have sold 79,000 shares of ALSWF short. Learn More on Absolute Software's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Absolute Software? 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. ALSWF shares currently have a short interest ratio of 7.0. Learn More on Absolute Software's short interest ratio. Is Absolute Software's short interest increasing or decreasing? Absolute Software saw a drop in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 79,000 shares, a drop of 7.2% from the previous total of 85,100 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 Absolute Software's short interest compare to its competitors? Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "computer software" compare to Absolute Software: Resonate Blends, Inc. (0.03%), Presto Automation Inc. (1.09%), X3 Holdings Co Ltd. (0.27%), Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. (0.02%), Sharing Economy International Inc. (0.00%), Decision Diagnostics Corp. (0.00%), ImageWare Systems, Inc. (0.18%), LZG International, Inc. (0.00%), mCloud Technologies Corp. (0.00%), Oncology Pharma Inc. (0.03%), 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 Absolute Software stock? Short selling ALSWF is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Absolute Software as its price is falling. 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 Absolute Software? A short squeeze for Absolute Software 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 ALSWF, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Absolute Software'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 ALSWF, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is December, 31 2024. More Short Interest Resources from MarketBeat Related Companies KOAN Short Interest Data PRST Short Interest Data XTKG Short Interest Data ATDS Short Interest Data SEII Short Interest Data DECN Short Interest Data IWSY Short Interest Data LZGI Short Interest Data MCLDF Short Interest Data ONPH Short Interest Data Short Interest Tools Stocks to Short Largest Short Interest Positions Short Interest Increases Short Interest Decreases Short Interest Reporting Dates This page (OTCMKTS:ALSWF) was last updated on 1/14/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersCharles Payne Wants You Prepared for 2025Charles Payne Wants You Prepared for 2025 There's no denying that market volatility, inflation, and recessi...Unstoppable Prosperity | SponsoredGreatest crypto bull market in history?A crypto storm is coming Right now, conditions are in place for a historic move we expect will be the great...Stansberry Research | SponsoredElon’s New AI Firm REVEALEDNvidia’s AI chip … the H100 … has been the holy grail of artificial intelligence… Until now. Because Elo...Paradigm Press | Sponsored$24 trillion tech spotted at Mar-a-Lago?President Trump’s Secret Service was recently spotted using an odd new technology at his home in Mar-a-Lago…Centurion Publishing | SponsoredDo this Before Elon’s Reveal on January 22ndElon’s newest tech could pay you an extra $30,000 a year — while you sleep. It’s smaller than a quarter but...Brownstone Research | Sponsoredliberals FOOLED by Elon’s shocking surpriseElon Musk and Donald Trump fooled everyone. They said it was to “save free speech”... Or “fix what the l...StocksToTrade | SponsoredStunning Trump Exec Order LeakedThis secret document contains stunning details about Donald Trump’s very first order of business… the minute h...Banyan Hill Publishing | SponsoredThis Crypto Is Set to Explode in JanuaryIt's a groundbreaking opportunity that could be poised for extraordinary gains. The catalyst behind this su...Crypto 101 Media | Sponsored Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Absolute Software Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Share Absolute Software With A Colleague Link copied to clipboard. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character. Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.