High Short Interest Stocks and Key Trades to Watch

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•  11 Mar 2025
 

$KEYS has seen its short percent of float climb 11.11%, reflecting growing skepticism around Keysight Technologies. The stock has dipped 1.99% to $149.84, underperforming relative to broader markets. With an average daily volume of 1.25M, today's 1.03M shares traded suggest steady interest but not yet a full-fledged short squeeze.

$AIT is experiencing an even steeper rise in short interest, up 34.06%. The stock currently trades at $226.31, down 0.54%, as traders gauge whether the bearish sentiment aligns with fundamentals. A decline in trading volume (176.65K vs. 312.84K average) suggests indecisiveness in market conviction.

$RELY is under scrutiny after Spruce Point Capital issued a bearish report, claiming Remitly Global’s shares could fall to $9. Despite the short report, the stock gained 1.99% to $20.48 on 3.72M volume, outpacing its 2.47M average. This divergence suggests traders may be dismissing the bearish thesis or covering positions.

$WAB has seen short interest rise 10.74%, but Westinghouse Air Brake’s stock remains resilient, up 0.24% at $175.92. While volume is slightly lower than average, bearish bets haven’t significantly impacted price action—yet.

$FCX, the mining giant, has short interest climbing 26.71%, but shares defied bearish positioning, surging 4.00% to $35.88. With 13.95M shares trading, nearly matching its 15.74M average, it appears some traders are betting against the short thesis.

$F has one of the highest short interest spikes, soaring 37.61%. Ford Motor's stock fell 2.71% to $9.69 on massive volume (198.56M vs. 100.65M average). This level of selling pressure suggests traders are aggressively positioning for further downside.

$ADBE is an outlier in this mix, as its short percent of float has declined 3.95%. Adobe's stock is down 0.33% to $433.66, with lower-than-average volume (2.36M vs. 3.15M), indicating short sellers may be unwinding their positions rather than pressing bets.

$MOMO is seeing a small bounce, up 1.50% to $7.42. Despite ongoing volatility, some traders may be attempting to bottom-fish as hedges become profitable.

$PLTR, a retail trader favorite, is rebounding 2.19% to $78.05 after meme stocks suffered heavy losses. With 101.72M shares trading, nearing its 112.67M average, Palantir remains highly active and subject to sharp swings.

High short interest stocks are prime candidates for volatility, and traders will be watching closely for breakouts or deeper pullbacks. Whether these stocks face continued selling pressure or trigger short squeezes, the setups are forming.