About Element79 Gold Corp. (ELMGF) data
Data as of May 29, 2026.
Element79 Gold Corp. (ELMGF) has 37.83K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on May 29, 2026. Short interest has increased by 12.49% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 0.93 days (days to cover).
Recent ELMGF short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | 37,825 | 12.49% | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 33,625 | 297.41% | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8,461 | -47.65% | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 16,161 | -15.66% | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 19,161 | 47.40% | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 12,999 | -3.70% | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 13,499 | 73.42% | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 7,784 | -83.29% | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 46,584 | 9.75% | 1.00 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 42,447 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 14,543 | -90.98% | 1.00 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 161,249 | 351.13% | 1.07 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the ELMGF short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in ELMGF?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated May 29, 2026, ELMGF had approximately 37,825 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short ELMGF?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for ELMGF is 3.25% 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 ELMGF?
Days to cover for ELMGF is approximately 0.93 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 ELMGF a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. ELMGF trades about 40,709 shares a day and would take roughly 0.93 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 3.25%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.