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jfiore
Posted : Wednesday, November 30, 2016 8:51:45 AM
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What is the difference between "Latest Short Interest Ratio" and "Short Percentage of Float"?  Thanks for your help.
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StockGuy
Posted : Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:10:31 AM

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The short interest ratio is calculated by dividing the short interest by the average daily volume for a stock. Also referred to as "days to cover".

Short % of float is the ratio of tradeable shares being shorted to shares in the market (float).
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jfiore
Posted : Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:34:15 AM
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Thank you.
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