About First Phosphate Corp. (PHOS) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
First Phosphate Corp. (PHOS) has 16.50K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has increased by 19,542.86% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 0.63 days (days to cover).
Recent PHOS short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 16,500 | 19,542.86% | 1.00 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 5,528 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 5,528 | 0.00% | 999.99 |
| Sep 15, 2021 | 5,528 | 0.00% | 1.51 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 5,528 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 2,980 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 2,980 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
| May 14, 2021 | 3,484 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 3,484 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 3,484 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2021 | 3,484 | -88.37% | 1.00 |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 29,956 | 88.93% | 1.35 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the PHOS short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in PHOS?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, PHOS had approximately 16,500 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short PHOS?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for PHOS is 28.06% 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 PHOS?
Days to cover for PHOS is approximately 0.63 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 PHOS a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. PHOS trades about 26,255 shares a day and would take roughly 0.63 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 28.06%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.