About West Bancorporation (WTBA) data
Data as of September 30, 2026.
West Bancorporation (WTBA) has 368.60K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on September 30, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 13.40% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 6.82 days (days to cover).
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in WTBA?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated September 30, 2026, WTBA had approximately 368,597 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short WTBA?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for WTBA is 0.37% 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 WTBA?
Days to cover for WTBA is approximately 6.82 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 WTBA a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. WTBA trades about 54,016 shares a day and would take roughly 6.82 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 0.37%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.