Short interest is the number of shares of common stock
A) Held in short position
B) Held in margin account
C) Pledged as security for margin loans
D) For which sell orders are outstanding
E) For which buy orders are outstanding

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Short interest refers to the number of shares that have been sold short by investors who expect the price to fall. These shares are held in a short position and have not been covered or bought back yet.

Short Interest Is the Number of Shares of Common Stock