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Carmax Inc Short ratio

What is the Short ratio of Carmax Inc?

The Short ratio of Carmax Inc is 8.70

What is the definition of Short ratio?



Short ratio is the number of shares sold short divided by the average daily volume.

= short interest / average daily volume

Short ratio is calculated by dividing the number of shares sold short by the average daily trading volume, generally over the last 30 trading days. The ratio represents the number of days it takes short sellers on average to repurchase all the borrowed shares. The ratio is used by both fundamental and technical traders to identify trends.

The percentage represents the number of days it takes short sellers on average to repurchase all the borrowed shares. Short selling is the practice of selling securities or other financial instruments that are not currently owned, and subsequently repurchasing them. In the event of an interim price decline, the short seller profits, since the cost of (re)purchase is less than the proceeds received upon the initial (short) sale. Conversely, the short position closes out at a loss if the price of a shorted instrument rises prior to repurchase. A high short ratio can be an indicator that there will be some buying pressure on the security that would increase its price.

Short ratio of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector on NYSE compared to Carmax Inc

What does Carmax Inc do?

we always knew there had to be a better way to buy used cars. one that would make the process easy and fun. so we created carmax, and we've been changing the way america buys cars since we opened our first store in richmond, virginia in 1993. through hard work and dedication, we've grown from that one store in richmond to more than 150 stores across the country. we are selling almost 600,000 vehicles a year. and the news is buzzing with stories about carmax, the experience we offer our customers, and the work environment we provide for our associates. in fact, we know our associates are fundamental to our success and are the key to our future growth. in fact, carmax is listed on the fortune® 500 list, and we've been named one of fortune's "100 best companies to work for" 11 years running. we're also named as one of training magazine's top training 125 year after year. in 2015, we were also recognized by great place to work® and fortune as one of the 50 best workplaces for diversity

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