About Quebec Rare Earth Elements Corp (QQREF) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
Quebec Rare Earth Elements Corp (QQREF) has 4.99K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has increased by 2.04% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 166.43 days (days to cover).
Recent QQREF short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 4,993 | 2.04% | 166.43 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 4,893 | -0.41% | 58.25 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 4,913 | -9.40% | 4.89 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 5,423 | 9.40% | 10.74 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 4,957 | -0.12% | 86.96 |
| May 29, 2026 | 4,963 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 755 | 57.95% | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 478 | 0.00% | 1.71 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 478 | -3.63% | 1.17 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 496 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 496 | -50.40% | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 1,000 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the QQREF short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in QQREF?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, QQREF had approximately 4,993 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short QQREF?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for QQREF is 6.83% 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 QQREF?
Days to cover for QQREF is approximately 166.43 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 QQREF a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. QQREF trades about 30 shares a day and would take roughly 166.43 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 6.83%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.