Analyzing the Short Interest in BHGE and NOV Post-1Q18
Short interest in Baker Hughes (BHGE) as a percentage of its float was 5.4% on May 7 compared to 2.9% a year ago on May 8, 2017. Since May 8, 2017, short interest in BHGE stock has risen 81%, so investors’ negative bets on BHGE have increased significantly in the past year.