About Melar Acquisition Corp. I (MACIU) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
Melar Acquisition Corp. I (MACIU) has 419.00 shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has increased by 277.48% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 2.99 days (days to cover).
Recent MACIU short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 419 | 277.48% | 2.99 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 111 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 111 | 100.00% | 10.09 |
| May 29, 2026 | 230 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 338 | -76.50% | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 1,438 | 100.00% | 2.62 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 397 | 313.54% | 1.00 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 96 | 0.00% | 999.99 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 96 | 0.00% | 999.99 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 96 | 0.00% | 999.99 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 96 | -1.03% | 999.99 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 97 | 100.00% | 3.88 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the MACIU short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in MACIU?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, MACIU had approximately 419 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short MACIU?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for MACIU is 1.22% 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 MACIU?
Days to cover for MACIU is approximately 2.99 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 MACIU a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. MACIU trades about 140 shares a day and would take roughly 2.99 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 1.22%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.