High Short Interest Stocks and Which Offer the Best Near-Term Opportunities

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•  10 Sep 2025
 

•   ADP  
   
  +1.93%
•   AFRM  
   
  -4.08%
•   APP  
   
  +0.74%
•   CLH  
   
  +1.76%
•   NLY  
   
  +0.23%

$CLH Clean Harbors has seen its short interest jump 21.72%, signaling growing bearish sentiment. Currently trading at $234.38, the stock is in a sideways trend with an RSI of 49.03, suggesting neutral momentum. While short sellers are increasing their bets, the stock remains above its 52-week low of $178.29, leaving room for a potential short squeeze if bulls step in.

$ADP Automatic Data Processing has experienced a 19.53% rise in short interest, reflecting skepticism despite its stable business model. Priced at $292.39, the stock is in a downtrend with an RSI of 36.37, nearing oversold territory. If the broader market stabilizes, ADP could see a rebound, making it an interesting contrarian play.

$NLY Annaly Capital Management has a modest 3.93% increase in short interest, but the stock is in an uptrend at $22.10 with a strong RSI of 69.63. The high dividend yield (common for REITs) may be attracting short sellers, but the technical setup suggests further upside potential, making it a risky but intriguing short-term trade.

$APP AppLovin is attracting short sellers despite its meteoric rise to $567.12, up over 550% in the past year. With an RSI of 78.21, the stock is overbought, which may justify the bearish bets. However, the strong momentum could lead to a short squeeze, making this a high-risk, high-reward play.

$AFRM Affirm Holdings has seen a 10.86% jump in short interest, yet the stock remains in an uptrend at $84.87. With an RSI of 57.34, it’s not overbought, but the high beta (3.64) means extreme volatility. If bullish sentiment holds, shorts could be forced to cover, driving prices higher.

Bottom Line
APP and AFRM present the most compelling near-term opportunities due to their strong uptrends and high short interest, which could fuel short squeezes. NLY is also interesting for dividend-focused traders while ADP may appeal to contrarians if the downtrend reverses. CLH remains a neutral play for now.

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