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Days to cover

How many days of average trading volume it would take short sellers to buy back all their shorted shares.

Market Structure & FlowIntermediate

Definition

A high number means a crowded short that would be hard to exit quickly, which raises squeeze potential.

Formula

Days to cover = short interest / average daily volume

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