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What Is a Short Ratio?

By Anders Bylund – Updated Feb 25, 2025 at 11:19PM

Key Points

  • High short ratio indicates more investors betting against a stock, low ratio shows optimism.
  • Short ratio aids in identifying potential short squeezes and risk levels in stock investment.
  • Utilize short ratio to align investments with market sentiment and enhance strategy.
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