Heavy Short Interest Builds Pressure Across Ten Major Tickers
Ten large-cap stocks face extreme short interest, with Venture Global and Ondas carrying the heaviest bearish bets against their tradable float.
A screen of US-listed companies with market caps above $2 billion and daily volume exceeding one million shares reveals ten names where short sellers have accumulated significant positions. According to data cited by GN stocks/nasdaq, some investors have bet against nearly 80% of the available tradable shares. This concentration of pessimism creates a fragile market structure where positive operational news could trigger rapid buying as bears cover their losses.
Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) leads the list with 42.41 million shares sold short, representing 78.21% of its 54.22 million share float. The liquefied natural gas exporter, which went public in January 2025, faces skepticism regarding production timelines at its Louisiana facilities. CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK) ranks second with 42.41% short interest, equating to 77.86 million shares against a 183.56 million float, while Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS) follows at 41.53% with 17.13 million shares short.
Ondas and Beam Lead Raw Short Volume
Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) holds the highest absolute number of shorted shares on the list, with 226.57 million shares sold short. This figure accounts for 39.89% of its 567.97 million share float. Beam Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAM) shows 38.86% short interest, or 25.80 million shares against a 66.40 million float. SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOUN) is close behind at 38.45%, with 156.87 million shares short versus a 407.94 million float, indicating broad-based skepticism across these technology and healthcare sectors.
Remaining Names Show High Bearish Exposure
Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) posts 37.47% short interest, with 55.59 million shares short against a 148.35 million float. Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) follows at 37.26%, with 22.58 million shares short versus a 60.62 million float. Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UAA) checks in at 36.98%, or 52.89 million shares against a 143.04 million float, while Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS) closes the list at 36.38% short interest, equal to 34.56 million shares against a 94.99 million float.
Volatility Risks Accompany Concentrated Short Positions
High short interest signals deep skepticism about valuation but also increases the potential for violent price movements if positive catalysts emerge. Venture Global and Ondas stand out as the most exposed due to the largest share of their float being sold short. Monitoring filings and volume spikes across these ten tickers is critical, as the volatility often reflects underlying business uncertainty and speculative trading dynamics rather than fundamental performance alone.
