What is a short squeeze calculator?

A short squeeze calculator scores whether a stock has conditions that can trap short sellers, such as high short interest, high days to cover, low float, high borrow fees, rising price, and unusual volume.

What short interest is high enough for a squeeze?

Short interest above 20% of float is elevated, and above 40% is extreme. A squeeze still needs buying pressure or a catalyst.

Does a high score guarantee a short squeeze?

No. The score is a screening aid, not a prediction. High short interest can persist for a long time without a squeeze.

Short Squeeze Calculator: Risk Score from Short Interest & Float

Short interest % of float Above 20% is elevated. Above 40% is extreme. Days to cover Higher means shorts need more volume to exit. Float size, millions Low float can make forced buying hit harder. Borrow fee % annual High borrow cost pressures shorts to close. 5-day price change % A rising price is often the squeeze trigger. Relative volume 3x average volume is unusual. 5x+ is stronger.

Squeeze Risk Score

How to Read the Short Squeeze Score

This short squeeze calculator is built for screening, not prediction. A high score means the setup has the ingredients that can trap short sellers: high short interest, high days to cover, low float, expensive borrow, rising price, and unusual volume.

Score	Meaning	What to Check Next
0-29	Low squeeze pressure	Short interest or volume is probably too low.
30-59	Watch list	Look for a catalyst, earnings, news, or a breakout.
60-79	High squeeze setup	Verify borrow availability, float, and recent volume.
80-100	Extreme squeeze setup	Risk can move both ways quickly. Position sizing matters.

Short Squeeze Metrics That Matter

Short interest % of float tells you how crowded the bearish trade is. Days to cover tells you how long it would take shorts to buy back shares at average volume. Float tells you how much supply is actually available. Cost to borrow shows pressure on shorts. Relative volume and price momentum show whether the squeeze may already be starting.

For the full explanation and examples, read What Is a Short Squeeze?. If you are looking for bearish ETFs instead, use the inverse ETF list.

Educational Screening Tool

This calculator does not use live short interest feeds and is not financial advice. Short squeeze data can be delayed, incomplete, or wrong. Always verify with current market data before trading.