Replies to post #402 on Money 101 (Money)

[medchal]

I wouldn't even take a shot at that, not knowing the stock or its price or a dozen other things I would want to know. The volume looks pretty puny. But one or two days to cover is certainly not unusual. Take a look at some other stocks to get a better idea of the range.

Here's a biotech that has been heavily shorted on and off. Notice that the wild swings in volume affect the days-to-cover just as much as fluctuations in the short position:

http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/asp/short_interest_resp.asp?searchby=Detail&IssueID=20617

[yeah_sure]

Plastipunk-a one and a half days to cover index would be considered an immaterial short position.