NYSE Short Interest Reaches Record High in Late September

Key Facts

Short interest on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) reached a record high at the end of September 2026. Investing.com reported that bearish bets by investors hit an all-time peak during the late September reporting period.

The data reflects increased hedging or speculative positioning against US equities as of late September. While record short interest indicates high bearish sentiment, such levels can also trigger short squeezes if the market begins to rally.