The story that defined GLD for the past two weeks is now running in reverse: the short squeeze that seized the gold ETF's borrow market in late October is unwinding, and the data shows a broad, coordinated retreat by short sellers even as the price continues to slide. Short interest has fallen sharply from its recent peak. At 17.6 million shares as of November 3, it is down nearly…
GLD short interest tumbles 5.6% in a day after explosive 45% weekly surge, now at 17.8M shares as borrow availability rebounds to 152%.
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Key data as of 4 Nov 2026
GLD short interest tumbles 5.6% in a day after explosive 45% weekly surge, now at 17.8M shares as borrow availability rebounds to 152%.
6 Short Interest updates in 30 days
GLD utilization surges to 98.11%, near 52-week peak of 100%, as short sellers face tight borrowing conditions and steep costs to maintain positions.
3 Utilization updates in 30 days
Short sellers have piled into GLD at a pace rarely seen for the world's largest gold ETF. Short interest has risen 94% over the past week to 18.84 million shares, and the lending pool is now almost fully drained. On 22…
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