Mastercard Incorporated
NYSEMastercard short interest fell sharply over the past week, declining 21% to 7.17 million shares as of September 1. The short position now represents just 0.80% of free float—the lowest level since late July. Cost to borrow dropped 24% week-over-week to 0.29%, while utilization remains minimal at 0.16%. The covering reflects a positioning shift rather than forced demand; shares available to borrow remain abundant at maximum levels. Stock slipped 1.4% on the day but gained 1.4% over the month.
MA short interest drops 21% in week to 0.80% of float as bears cover.
Mastercard short interest fell sharply over the past week, declining 21% to 7.17 million shares as of September 1. The short position now represents just 0.80% of free float—the lowest level since late July. Cost to borrow dropped 24% week-over-week to 0.29%, while utilization remains minimal at 0.16%. The covering reflects a positioning shift rather than forced demand; shares available to borrow remain abundant at maximum levels. Stock slipped 1.4% on the day but gained 1.4% over the month.
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Read on ORTEX →Sign up for premiumThe short book that sat unmoved for weeks has finally broken. MA short interest dropped 21% in a single day on August 25 — from 9.07 million shares to 7.17 million. That ends the stubborn holding pattern described in…
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