About ProtoKinetix, Inc. (PKTX) data
Data as of July 31, 2026.
ProtoKinetix, Inc. (PKTX) has 75.25K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on July 31, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 29.97% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 2.09 days (days to cover).
Recent PKTX short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | 75,254 | -29.97% | 2.09 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 107,454 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 112,823 | -43.62% | 1.00 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 200,123 | -54.58% | 1.00 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 440,623 | 100.00% | 1.60 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 100,094 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 34,300 | 68.97% | 1.00 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 20,300 | -19.76% | 1.00 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 25,300 | -41.97% | 1.00 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 43,598 | -52.17% | 1.00 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 91,148 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 31,250 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the PKTX short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in PKTX?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated July 31, 2026, PKTX had approximately 75,254 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short PKTX?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for PKTX is 10.73% 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 PKTX?
Days to cover for PKTX is approximately 2.09 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 PKTX a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. PKTX trades about 35,965 shares a day and would take roughly 2.09 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 10.73%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.