About Cartica Acquisition Corp. (CRTAF) data
Data as of February 13, 2026.
Cartica Acquisition Corp. (CRTAF) has 1.65K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on February 13, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 0.78% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 0.19 days (days to cover).
Recent CRTAF short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | 1,652 | -0.78% | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 1,665 | -26.81% | 1.00 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 2,275 | 42.81% | 1.00 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 1,593 | 0.31% | 199.13 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 1,588 | 3.25% | 2.45 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 1,538 | 565.80% | 1.00 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 231 | -6.85% | 1.38 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 248 | -23.69% | 1.00 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 325 | -3.85% | 999.99 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 338 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 338 | 0.00% | 8.24 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 338 | 0.00% | 999.99 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the CRTAF short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in CRTAF?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated February 13, 2026, CRTAF had approximately 1,652 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short CRTAF?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for CRTAF is 1.95% 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 CRTAF?
Days to cover for CRTAF is approximately 0.19 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 CRTAF a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. CRTAF trades about 8,518 shares a day and would take roughly 0.19 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 1.95%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.