About WESTERN BULK CHARTERING AS (WSSTF) data
Data as of February 27, 2026.
WESTERN BULK CHARTERING AS (WSSTF) has 28.45K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on February 27, 2026. Short interest has increased by 100.00% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 4.50 days (days to cover).
Recent WSSTF short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | 28,450 | 100.00% | 4.50 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 500 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 500 | 0.00% | 999.99 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 500 | 0.00% | 999.99 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 500 | -96.56% | 1.00 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 14,549 | 2,809.80% | 1.00 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 500 | 0.00% | 1.00 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 500 | -91.64% | 1.82 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 5,980 | 0.00% | 14.04 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 5,980 | -4.40% | 1.71 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 6,255 | -15.75% | 2.03 |
| May 30, 2025 | 7,424 | 15.64% | 999.99 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the WSSTF short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in WSSTF?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated February 27, 2026, WSSTF had approximately 28,450 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
What is the days to cover ratio for WSSTF?
Days to cover for WSSTF is approximately 4.50 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 WSSTF a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. WSSTF trades about 6,322 shares a day and would take roughly 4.50 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.