About XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (XRTX) data
Data as of September 30, 2026.
XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (XRTX) has 61.54K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on September 30, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 19.83% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 0.07 days (days to cover).
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in XRTX?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated September 30, 2026, XRTX had approximately 61,535 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short XRTX?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for XRTX is 75.06% 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 XRTX?
Days to cover for XRTX is approximately 0.07 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 XRTX a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. XRTX trades about 910,835 shares a day and would take roughly 0.07 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 75.06%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.