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Days to Cover
Definition
The number of days it would take for all short sellers to cover their positions based on average daily trading volume. Calculated as: Short Interest ÷ Average Daily Volume.
Related Terms
Short Interest
The percentage of a company's total shares on issue that are currently held as short positions. Expressed as a percentage, e.g., 10% short interest means 10% of all shares are shorted.
Short Squeeze
A rapid increase in a stock's price caused by short sellers rushing to cover their positions. When many shorts try to buy shares simultaneously, it can drive the price up dramatically, forcing more shorts to cover.
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