About Hocking Valley Bancshares, Inc. (HCKG) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
Hocking Valley Bancshares, Inc. (HCKG) has 301.00 shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has increased by 198.02% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 7.53 days (days to cover).
Recent HCKG short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 301 | 198.02% | 7.53 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 101 | -21.71% | 1.00 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 129 | 100.00% | 999.99 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 50 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 5 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 5 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 5 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 5 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 5 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 5 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 5 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 5 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the HCKG short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in HCKG?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, HCKG had approximately 301 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short HCKG?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for HCKG is 13.32% 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 HCKG?
Days to cover for HCKG is approximately 7.53 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 HCKG a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. HCKG trades about 40 shares a day and would take roughly 7.53 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 13.32%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.