About Hallmark Financial Services, I (HALLQ) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
Hallmark Financial Services, I (HALLQ) has 1.46K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has increased by 0.00% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 60.79 days (days to cover).
Recent HALLQ short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1,459 | 0.00% | 60.79 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 1,459 | 0.00% | 85.82 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1,459 | 0.00% | 182.38 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1,459 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the HALLQ short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in HALLQ?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, HALLQ had approximately 1,459 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short HALLQ?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for HALLQ is 23.41% 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 HALLQ?
Days to cover for HALLQ is approximately 60.79 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 HALLQ a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. HALLQ trades about 24 shares a day and would take roughly 60.79 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 23.41%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.