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title: "SoundHound AI Leads Wall Street's Most Shorted Stocks at 42%"
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description: "SoundHound AI leads Wall Street's most shorted stocks with a 42.27% short interest, followed by Ondas Holdings at 40.28%. Other heavily shorted mid- to large-cap stocks include NETSTREIT (32.64%), RH (30.87%), and CleanSpark (30.39%). High short interest suggests investor pessimism but also exposes these shares to potential volatility and squeezes if positive catalysts, such as favorable earnings reports, force bearish traders to cover their positions."
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# SoundHound AI Leads Wall Street's Most Shorted Stocks at 42%

SoundHound AI has the highest short interest among the mid- to large-cap stocks in the latest data, leaving the shares exposed to potentially sharp moves if bullish catalysts force bearish traders to exit.

SoundHound AI has short interest equal to 42.27% of shares outstanding. Ondas Holdings follows at 40.28%, while NETSTREIT has 32.64% and RH (RH) stands at 30.87%.

CleanSpark is among the most heavily shorted names in the group, with short positions representing 30.39% of its outstanding stock. The broader list is also notable for elevated bearish positioning, as every company has more than 15% of its shares sold short.

High short interest generally indicates that investors are positioned for a decline. However, a favorable earnings report, corporate development or other positive catalyst can prompt short sellers to repurchase shares, potentially adding buying pressure and increasing volatility.

For SoundHound AI and the other heavily shorted names, upcoming earnings and company-specific developments could therefore become important trading catalysts. The high short positioning does not guarantee a squeeze, but it leaves these stocks more sensitive to unexpected positive news.

### Related Stocks

- [NTST.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NTST.US.md)
- [CLSK.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CLSK.US.md)
- [SOUN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SOUN.US.md)
- [ONDS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ONDS.US.md)
- [RH.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RH.US.md)
- [CLSX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CLSX.US.md)
- [SOUX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SOUX.US.md)
- [CLSZ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CLSZ.US.md)
- [ONDU.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ONDU.US.md)
- [ONDL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ONDL.US.md)
- [SOUNW.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SOUNW.US.md)
- [CLSKW.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CLSKW.US.md)

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> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**