HCM III Acquisition - Units (HCMAU) Short Interest
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At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
Latest short interest · Apr 15, 2026
- Shares short
- 171
- Change vs prior
- -51.0%
- Days to cover
- 1.00
- Avg. daily volume
- 710
- Prior report
- 349
HCM III Acquisition - Units short interest analysis
As of the Apr 15, 2026 settlement date, 171 HCMAU shares were sold short. That is down 51.0% from the previous report of 349 shares. With average daily volume of 710 shares, it would take about 1.0 trading days for short sellers to buy back their positions, which is low by typical standards.
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HCMAU short interest history
| Settlement | Short Interest | Change | Days to Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | 171 | -51.0% | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 349 | 0.0% | 1.00 |
Days to cover = shares short ÷ average daily volume. Short percent uses total shares outstanding as the denominator, which is slightly lower than a float-based figure.
Frequently asked questions
What is HCM III Acquisition - Units's short interest?
HCMAU short interest was 171 shares as of Apr 15, 2026, down 51.0% from the prior report.
What is HCMAU's days to cover?
HCMAU's days-to-cover (short interest ratio) is 1.00, meaning short sellers would need about 1.0 days of average trading volume to close their positions.
How often is short interest reported?
FINRA requires brokers to report short positions twice a month, as of mid-month and month-end settlement dates. The data is published about a week and a half after each settlement date, so it is always somewhat delayed.
Is high short interest bullish or bearish?
High short interest shows that many investors expect the price to fall, which is a bearish signal. It can also set up a short squeeze if the stock rises and short sellers rush to buy back shares. Neither outcome is guaranteed.