Short interest in Nasdaq securities increased to over 21 billion shares as of May 29, 2026, reflecting market trends.
Quiver AI Summary
On June 9, 2026, Nasdaq reported that short interest in its Global Market securities reached 17,273,936,410 shares as of May 29, 2026, an increase from the previous total of 17,000,786,423 shares reported on May 15, 2026. This increase corresponds to an average of 3.01 days of short interest compared to 2.74 days in the prior period. Additionally, short interest in 1,650 securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market totaled 3,946,041,797 shares, up from 3,909,823,972 shares, reflecting a 1-day average daily volume. Overall, short interest across all Nasdaq securities amounted to 21,219,978,207 shares, which is 2.15 days of average daily volume, slightly down from 2.25 days previously. Nasdaq provides further information on short interest positions and its services aimed at enhancing market liquidity and transparency.
Potential Positives
- Increase in total short interest across Nasdaq securities indicates robust market activity, signaling investor engagement.
- Improvement in average days of short interest suggests that investors may be more confident in holding positions.
- The release highlights Nasdaq's position as a leading global technology company and its commitment to enhancing market liquidity and transparency.
- The availability of resources and insights on Nasdaq's website supports investor education and engagement.
Potential Negatives
- Short interest has increased significantly across Nasdaq securities, indicating a higher level of bearish sentiment among investors.
- The average days to cover for short positions has decreased from 2.25 to 2.15 days, suggesting declining investor confidence in the stocks.
- The overall increase in short interest implies that more traders are betting against the market, which could lead to negative perceptions and volatility for the company.
FAQ
What is the total short interest in Nasdaq securities for May 2026?
The total short interest in Nasdaq securities for May 2026 is 21,219,978,207 shares.
How does the short interest compare to the previous reporting period?
Short interest increased from 20,910,610,395 shares in the previous period to 21,219,978,207 shares.
What does an increase in short interest signify?
An increase in short interest may indicate bearish sentiment among investors regarding the securities.
What is the average days for short interest in May 2026?
The average days for short interest in May 2026 is 2.15 days, compared to 2.25 days in the previous period.
Where can I find more information about Nasdaq short interest positions?
More information about Nasdaq short interest positions can be found at https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/quotes/short-interest.
Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release distributed by GlobeNewswire. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here.
$NDAQ Insider Trading Activity
$NDAQ insiders have traded $NDAQ stock on the open market 8 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 1 have been purchases and 7 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $NDAQ stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- AB INVESTOR purchased 200,000 shares for an estimated $15,835,040
- ADENA T FRIEDMAN (Chair and CEO) sold 113,611 shares for an estimated $9,706,923
- COHEN TAL (Pres. Market Platforms) sold 15,518 shares for an estimated $1,408,258
- BRADLEY J PETERSON (EVP, CIO) sold 7,710 shares for an estimated $700,222
- PC NELSON GRIGGS (Pres. Capital Access Platforms) sold 5,093 shares for an estimated $471,713
- JOHN ZECCA (EVP, Global CLO) sold 4,500 shares for an estimated $450,045
- MICHELLE LYNN DALY (SVP, Controller & PAO) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 1,323 shares for an estimated $117,512.
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. You can access data on insider stock transactions through the Quiver Quantitative API insider transaction endpoint.
$NDAQ Revenue
$NDAQ had revenues of $2.1B in Q1 2026. This is an increase of 2.25% from the same period in the prior year.
You can track NDAQ financials on Quiver Quantitative's NDAQ stock page.
You can access data on NDAQ stock through the Quiver Quantitative API.
$NDAQ Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $NDAQ stock 8 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 8 have been purchases and 0 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $NDAQ stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- REPRESENTATIVE APRIL MCCLAIN DELANEY has traded it 8 times. They made 8 purchases worth up to $120,000 on 04/24, 03/31, 03/18, 03/10, 03/09, 03/04, 03/03, 02/27 and 0 sales.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard. You can access data on congressional stock trades through the Quiver Quantitative API Congress trades endpoint.
$NDAQ Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 530 institutional investors add shares of $NDAQ stock to their portfolio, and 586 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- UBS GROUP AG added 3,138,962 shares (+81.5%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $266,466,484
- FARALLON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC removed 2,989,213 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $253,754,291
- WINSLOW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC removed 2,568,537 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $218,043,105
- SELECT EQUITY GROUP, L.P. added 1,810,369 shares (+48.2%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $153,682,224
- MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ added 1,432,672 shares (+5.2%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $121,619,526
- FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC removed 1,415,531 shares (-13.4%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $120,164,426
- WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP removed 1,380,846 shares (-3.7%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $117,220,016
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard. You can access data on hedge funds moves and 13F filings through the Quiver Quantitative API 13F endpoint.
$NDAQ Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $NDAQ in the last several months. We have seen 3 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Barclays issued a "Overweight" rating on 01/30/2026
- JP Morgan issued a "Overweight" rating on 01/30/2026
- Morgan Stanley issued a "Overweight" rating on 01/15/2026
To track analyst ratings and price targets for $NDAQ, check out Quiver Quantitative's $NDAQ forecast page.
$NDAQ Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $NDAQ recently. We have seen 7 analysts offer price targets for $NDAQ in the last 6 months, with a median target of $108.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Chris Allen from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods set a target price of $97.0 on 04/24/2026
- Benjamin Budish from Barclays set a target price of $114.0 on 04/13/2026
- Bill Katz from TD Cowen set a target price of $106.0 on 02/26/2026
- Ashish Sabadra from RBC Capital set a target price of $108.0 on 01/30/2026
- Michael Cho from JP Morgan set a target price of $101.0 on 01/30/2026
- Michael Cyprys from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $116.0 on 01/30/2026
- Alex Kramm from UBS set a target price of $120.0 on 01/12/2026
Full Release
NEW YORK, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the end of the settlement date of May 29, 2026, short interest in 3,749 Nasdaq Global Market SM securities totaled 17,273,936,410 shares compared with 17,000,786,423 shares in 3,727 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of May 15, 2026. The May short interest represents 3.01 days compared with 2.74 days for the prior reporting period.
Short interest in 1,650 securities on The Nasdaq Capital Market SM totaled 3,946,041,797 shares at the end of the settlement date of May 29, 2026, compared with 3,909,823,972 shares in 1,640 securities for the previous reporting period. This represents a 1 day average daily volume; the previous reporting period’s figure was 1.28.
In summary, short interest in all 5,399 Nasdaq ® securities totaled 21,219,978,207 shares at the May 29, 2026 settlement date, compared with 5,367 issues and 20,910,610,395 shares at the end of the previous reporting period. This is 2.15 days average daily volume, compared with an average of 2.25 days for the prior reporting period.
The open short interest positions reported for each Nasdaq security reflect the total number of shares sold short by all broker/dealers regardless of their exchange affiliations. A short sale is generally understood to mean the sale of a security that the seller does not own or any sale that is consummated by the delivery of a security borrowed by or for the account of the seller.
For more information on Nasdaq Short interest positions, including publication dates, visit
https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/quotes/short-interest
or
http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/asp/short_interest.asp
.
About Nasdaq:
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about the company, technology solutions, and career opportunities, visit us on
LinkedIn
, on X
@Nasdaq
, or at
www.nasdaq.com
.
Media Contact:
Sam Raffalli
[email protected]
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/e1040b0f-f1a3-4089-84a3-b3860d85be7d
NDAQO
