About Brookfield Business Partners L. (BBU) data
Data as of March 13, 2026.
Brookfield Business Partners L. (BBU) has 66.19K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on March 13, 2026. Short interest has increased by 24.30% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 1.50 days (days to cover).
Recent BBU short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | 66,186 | 24.30% | 1.50 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 53,249 | -4.69% | 1.81 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 55,872 | -7.98% | 2.21 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 60,716 | -9.78% | 2.65 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 67,295 | -6.85% | 1.91 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 72,244 | 13.60% | 4.33 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 63,596 | 0.02% | 1.68 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 63,585 | -2.04% | 1.00 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 64,911 | -0.20% | 1.15 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 65,038 | 14.01% | 1.12 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 57,045 | 39.68% | 1.00 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 40,839 | 123.68% | 1.00 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the BBU short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in BBU?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated March 13, 2026, BBU had approximately 66,186 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short BBU?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for BBU is 5.71% 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 BBU?
Days to cover for BBU is approximately 1.50 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 BBU a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. BBU trades about 44,018 shares a day and would take roughly 1.50 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 5.71%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.