Short sellers made a decisive move into RDDT this week. SI % of FF jumped from 13.5% to 18.1% in seven days. That is a 4.6 percentage point surge — the biggest weekly move among large-cap US names.
Reddit's stock has attracted social media chatter on both sides. With 254% availability of short interest, plenty of borrowable shares remain. But the sharp increase in positions signals growing bearish conviction from institutions.
WOLF holds the crown for most shorted stock by far. Wolfspeed's SI % FF sits at a brutal 85.4%. Availability has hit zero — no shares left to borrow. The chip maker has lost 50% in three months. Bears see no reason to cover yet.
EVCM is the stealth squeeze candidate to watch. EverCommerce carries a short score of 94 — the highest in the US market. Cost to borrow has shot to 45%. Availability is just 0.5%. With 20 days to cover, any positive catalyst could send shorts scrambling.
CHWY remains a paradox. SI % FF is 67%, yet availability stands at a massive 442%. That means shorts have room to pile on. The pet e-retailer is up 19% in three months — bears are fighting the tape.
GRPN carries a short score of 79 and 65% SI % FF. Availability is paper-thin at just 5.7%. With days-to-cover at 8.3, a squeeze setup is forming. Tesla (TSLA) headlines today for a different reason — the company discontinued its Solar Roof tile product. Bears will note this as a strategic retreat.
Data as of August 19, 2026. Not financial advice.
ORTEX Market Intelligence content is generated by AI from a snapshot of ORTEX's proprietary data. Content is informational only and does not constitute investment advice.
