Market Flash: Most Shorted Stocks
A key theme emerging in the market year-to-date is the notable underperformance of consensus bearish trades.
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SEC Extends 10c-1a Compliance Timeline and What It Means for You
On July 28, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an Order Granting Temporary Exemptive Relief under Rule 10c-1a, formally extending key compliance dates for market participants and FINRA.
EquiLend Acquires Trading Apps to Advance Front-Office Automation
EquiLend has expanded its capabilities as a global leader in securities finance with the acquisition of Trading Apps, a front-office technology provider known for its automation tools and modular trading solutions used by many of the world’s leading securities finance desks.
Market Flash on KSS & OPEN
Insight JULY 25, 2025 Market Flash Market Flash on Kohl’s (KSS) and Opendoor (OPEN) The Return of Meme Stock Mania Recent market activity has shown how heavily shorted stocks can be affected by coordinated retail trading campaigns. Our analysis of Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) and Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) identifies patterns in securities finance metrics that indicate […]
The Purple
In this edition, we explore Q1 2025 securities lending trends, spotlight APAC’s standout 27% revenue growth, introduce EquiLend’s Short Squeeze Score, examine corporate bond short interest signals and highlight Korean short selling performance.
Market Flash on LCID
Lucid Motors price soared nearly 40% following its robotaxi deal with Uber, but are the shorts positioning for a fall?
SEC Rule 10c-1a Frequently Asked Questions
Our 10c-1a FAQ dives into components of the rule, implementation, timelines and the benefits of using EquiLend to support your reporting requirements.
Market Flash on UMAC
EquiLend’s data for Unusual Machines (UMAC) signaled investor skepticism ahead of a recent price drop.
EquiLend Awarded Global Data Provider and Regulatory Solution of the Year at the SFT Awards 2025
Insight 10 JULY 2025 SFT AWARDS EquiLend Awarded Global Data Provider and Regulatory Solution of the Year 2025 at The Annual SFT Awards EquiLend is proud to announce two significant wins at the recent Securities Finance Awards 2025! 🏆 Global Data Provider of the Year 🏆 Regulatory Solution of the Year This recognition is an […]
Market Flash on CYN
As the price of Cyngn Inc. (CYN) rallied 120% in recent weeks following news of its partnership with Nvidia, EquiLend Data & Analytics identified increasing short positions.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: June 2025
Insight June 2025 Mike Norwood Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: June 2025 We’re back with the latest analysis on the tariffs and IPOs fueling global market growth from Mike Norwood, Head of EquiLend Trading Solutions. The following data has been measured and derived from EquiLend NGT. June Markets Analyzed Global markets demonstrated strength in June […]
EquiLend: Securities Lending Revenue Rises to $5.2 Billion in H1 2025, Up 9% Over 2024
EquiLend: Securities Lending Revenue Rises to $5.2 Billion in H1 2025, Up 9% Over 2024 July 4, 2025 The global securities finance industry generated $5.2 billion in revenue for lenders in the first half of 2025, according to EquiLend Data & Analytics. The figure represents a 9% increase from the $4.8 billion generated in H1 […]
EquiLend Update on the UK and European T+1 Reports and Recommendations
As a tech vendor servicing the securities finance sector with T+1 solutions, EquiLend is pleased to see automation and digitization as a key theme across these recommendations.
Fully Paid Lending with EquiLend Spire
As part of the EquiLend Spire suite of Securities Finance Platform Solutions, EquiLend’s Fully Paid Lending (FPL) system delivers a comprehensive FPL engine to firms which offer FPL as a service, as well as a full-fledged solution for those looking to start an FPL offering.
The Importance of Automating SSIs in a T+1 Environment
Enhancing efficiency in Securities Finance starts with automation to enable accuracy at speed and at scale. EquiLend’s partnership with SSImple can support firms in achieving accelerated settlement and ensuring ongoing accuracy of SSIs, across their business.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: May 2025
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his global monthly market review for securities finance with insight on EMEA from Rowena Brown, Head of Trading Solutions EMEA & APAC and Andy McCardle, Head of EquiLend APAC.
Market Flash on NOVA
EquiLend Data & Analytics surfaced elevated short interest in NOVA, averaging 28.8%, well before the June 9 bankruptcy filing.
Market Flash on SIMCERE
This Hong Kong-listed pharmaceutical stock climbed 30% in 3 weeks — yet short positioning rose sharply: borrow quantity increased 182% and utilization more than doubled.
EquiLend: May 2025 Securities Lending Revenue Up 7% Year-Over-Year to $955 Million
The global securities finance industry generated $955 million in revenue for lenders in May 2025, according to EquiLend Data & Analytics – a 7% increase from $895 million in May 2024.
Short Selling In Focus: Prescription for Profit
In the wake of President Trump’s announcement of prescription price reform, the S&P 500 Pharmaceutical Industry Index fell more than 5% over the following 3 days trailing the broader index by nearly 9% over that span.
Market Flash on UNH
UnitedHealth Group (TICKER: UNH) shares fell from $600 on April 11 to $275 as of May 15 erasing over $300 billion in market value as rising medical costs, regulatory pressures and a Department of Justice criminal investigation into possible Medicare fraud undermined investor confidence.
T+1 Unlocked: Navigating the Shift to Expedited Settlement
In the ever-evolving landscape of securities finance, the introduction of T+1 settlement has proven to be a flash point for the industry.
Market Flash on NTCL
EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies NetClass Technology as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its short squeeze score at 90.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: April 2025
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his global monthly market review for securities finance with insight on EMEA from Rowena Brown, Head of Trading Solutions EMEA & APAC and Andy McCardle, Head of EquiLend APAC.
Market Flash on RGC
EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies Regencell Bioscience as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its short squeeze score at 88.
Nick Delikaris Looks Ahead to A New Chapter in Securities Finance
Nick Delikaris lays out his vision for securities finance powered by advancing technology – it looks like real savings, tangible impact & flexible adoption
EquiLend: April 2025 Securities Lending Revenue Up 1.18% YoY to $856 Million
The global securities finance industry generated $856 million in revenue for lenders in April 2025, according to EquiLend Data & Analytics. The figure represents a 1.18% increase from the $846 million generated in April 2024.
The Purple Edition 18 | Q1 2025 Review
The first quarter of 2025 was a period of heightened volatility and uncertainty for global markets, driven by a confluence of macroeconomic and geo-political factors.
Leveraging Securities Finance for Corporate Short Interest Insights
Navigating short interest in the corporate bond market can be filled with risk. The lack of transparency and public reporting forces investors to use limited tools while today’s macroeconomic volatility provides prime conditions for short selling.
Korean Short Selling is Back
In Q1 2025, the lending of APAC equities bolstered revenue for the rest of the securities finance market by reporting a 29% increase in year-over-year revenue of $569 million.
Market Flash on JNVR
EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies Janover Inc as a prime short squeeze candidate, as the EquiLend Short Squeeze Score surged to 86 indicating extreme potential for continued short covering.
Getting SSI-Ready for T+1 in Europe: FMSB Recommendations for a Seamless Transition
An analysis of the recommendations, challenges and opportunities of automating SSIs, from the FMSB Core Principles, and recommendations from the UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce.
Dimitri Arlando on how Saudi Arabia is Redefining Securities Lending in Emerging Markets
Dimitri Arlando gives his opinion on how Saudi Arabia is redefining securities lending in emerging markets in this article in Securities Finance Times.
EquiLend Short Squeeze Score: Stay Ahead of the Squeeze
EquiLend Short Squeeze Score | Designed to provide early warning signals of potential short squeezes, using both comprehensive securities finance data and social media sentiment data.
Market Flash on SMMT
EquiLend Data & Analytics identifies Summit Therapeutics as a prime short squeeze candidate, with its squeeze score surging 43.0 points to 66 in just one month. With utilization approaching 78.98% and elevated borrow fees, short sellers are facing mounting pressure as positive clinical trial results drive momentum.
EquiLend Launches Short Squeeze Score to Help Market Participants Stay Ahead of Volatility
EquiLend, the global leader in data and technology for the securities finance industry, has announced the launch of its Short Squeeze Score – a unique trading signal designed to provide an early warning of potential short squeezes.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: March 2025
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his global monthly market review for securities finance with insight on EMEA from Rowena Brown, Head of Trading Solutions EMEA & APAC and Andy McCardle, Head of EquiLend APAC.
Real-Time Short Interest Data for the Credit Market
EquiLend Orbisa | Short-interest corporate bond data in real-time. Access market signals in security-level liquidity, financing cost and approximate short interest to proactively navigate the global credit markets.
DataLend: Global Securities Lending Revenue Rises 2% Year-Over-Year to $2.29 Billion in Q1 2025
Lender-to-borrower securities lending revenue totaled $2.29 billion in Q1 2025, marking a 2% increase year-over-year, according to newly released data from EquiLend’s DataLend platform.
Innovation, Automation, and Expansion
Rich Grossi reviews his new role as EquiLend CEO and how he will take the company forward.
Monthly Securities Finance Market Review: February 2025
EquiLend’s Head of Trading Solutions, Mike Norwood, shares his global monthly market review for securities finance with insight on EMEA from Rowena Brown, Head of Trading Solutions EMEA & APAC and Andy McCardle, Head of EquiLend APAC.