What are the requirements to short a .003 stock? In Q's case, there has never been a short squeeze. Those daily short numbers have always been new shares entering the market. The TA is gagged - the OS increased from 300mish to 800mish in 3 months. Last known #'s are from 12/31/13. Inside PP's were recently filed with CO SoS. Some estimate they convert to 1 billion new shares. Will the OS grow substantially once March's numbers are made public in 2 to 3 months?