About ASGN Incorporated (ASGN) data
Data as of April 15, 2026.
ASGN Incorporated (ASGN) has 3.01M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on April 15, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 5.74% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 5.23 days (days to cover).
Recent ASGN short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 3,013,676 | -5.74% | 5.23 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 3,197,315 | 20.41% | 2.30 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 2,655,287 | 6.82% | 3.91 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 2,485,722 | 19.24% | 3.58 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 2,084,572 | 1.79% | 2.13 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 2,047,836 | -6.55% | 3.98 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 2,191,264 | 8.71% | 4.91 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 2,015,677 | -8.51% | 3.97 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 2,203,132 | -9.73% | 3.74 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 2,440,537 | 5.70% | 3.87 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 2,308,928 | 11.32% | 3.58 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 2,074,078 | -9.08% | 3.06 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the ASGN short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in ASGN?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated April 15, 2026, ASGN had approximately 3,013,676 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short ASGN?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for ASGN is 0.29% per year, based on IBKR data. Fees can change throughout the trading day as shares are borrowed and returned.
What is the days to cover ratio for ASGN?
Days to cover for ASGN is approximately 5.23 days. This estimates how many trading days it would take short sellers to buy back all outstanding short shares at the current average daily volume.
Is ASGN a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. ASGN trades about 576,105 shares a day and would take roughly 5.23 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 0.29%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.