About Novartis AG (NVSEF) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
Novartis AG (NVSEF) has 1.19M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 0.97% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 680.95 days (days to cover).
Recent NVSEF short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1,190,984 | -0.97% | 680.95 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 1,202,677 | 5.01% | 661.90 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1,145,278 | -16.19% | 16.47 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1,366,455 | -7.15% | 61.33 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 1,471,712 | 28.41% | 4.88 |
| May 29, 2026 | 1,146,092 | 15.40% | 69.98 |
| May 15, 2026 | 993,169 | 64.68% | 999.99 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 603,081 | -85.37% | 459.67 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 4,122,173 | -9.23% | 279.03 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 4,541,422 | -4.32% | 11.16 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 4,746,339 | 18.35% | 8.49 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 4,010,364 | 7.42% | 5.23 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the NVSEF short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in NVSEF?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, NVSEF had approximately 1,190,984 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
What is the days to cover ratio for NVSEF?
Days to cover for NVSEF is approximately 680.95 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 NVSEF a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. NVSEF trades about 1,749 shares a day and would take roughly 680.95 days to unwind current short positions. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.