Most Shorted EV Stocks Right Now 🚨 Are Shorts About to Get Burned?
Overall SentimentBearishStrength: 50%
Overall Thesis
Lucid is the most heavily shorted EV stock with 35.57% of free float shorted, making it the perennial pole position in this ranking; high short interest combined with record FTDs signals possible manipulation but no squeeze without an earnings catalyst.
Narratives
LCIDLucid Motors
BearishIn a comparative ranking of the five most shorted EV stocks, Lucid remains at number one with 35.57% short interest and 46.3 million shares shorted. The speaker notes FTDs (failed-to-deliver) spikes in May, July, and November suggesting possible manipulation. The cost-to-borrow at 19.48% and DTC of 5.79 days indicate shorts are overextended but a squeeze catalyst is needed — most likely the upcoming earnings.
Key Arguments
- Lucid is the #1 most shorted EV with 35.57% free float shorted — consistent pole position
- FTD spikes in May, July, and November suggest possible short manipulation
- DTC 5.79 days signals overextended shorts but catalyst needed
- Short interest doubled from ~25% to 35%+ since early November
- Only ~80,000 shares available to short through IBKR — very limited supply
- Earnings season could trigger a squeeze if results surprise positively
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