SLM Solutions AG Short % of float

What is the Short % of float of SLM Solutions AG?

The Short % of float of SLM Solutions Group AG is N/A

What is the definition of Short % of float?



Short percentage of float is the amount of shares being shorted compared to the float expressed as a percentage.

= short interest / float shares

Short percentage of float, or short interest ratio, is calculated by taking the total amount of shares shorted and dividing it by the total amount of shares available for trade. It is an indirect metric of investor sentiment. When short percentage of float is high, above 40%, it implies company investors hope shares will decline in value. The percentage is used by both fundamental and technical traders to identify trends. The short percentage of float can also be calculated for entire exchanges to determine the sentiment of the market as a whole. If it is high of around five or greater for an exchange, this can be taken as a bearish signal, and vice versa.

What does SLM Solutions AG do?

SLM Solutions Group AG provides metal-based additive manufacturing technology solutions in Germany and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Machine Business and After Sales Business. The Machine Business segment engages in the development, production, marketing, and sale of machines and peripheral equipment for selective laser melting. The After Sales Business segment provides machine-related services; and sells replacement parts, accessories, merchandise, and consumables, as well as offers various services. The company also offers software solutions. It serves aerospace, mechanical engineering, tool construction, and automotive industries, as well as medical technology and energy sectors. The company is headquartered in Lübeck, Germany.