Actual short positions are reported every 2 weeks and can be checked here: https://otce.finra.org/otce/equityShortInterest Interesting, role back the start date to June 15/21 to see actual numbers reported. No doubt, some short activities have been happening. (at times this can be related to financing) However, 88E stock has held considerably well throughout the second half of 2021, imho.