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Understand what short covering is, why timing matters, and how traders use platforms like TradeZero to exit short positions with precision.

The U.S. stock market experienced a notable downturn during the week of May 19–23, 2025, driven by escalating trade tensions, rising bond yields, and fiscal concerns.

Learn what a short ratio is, how it's calculated, and how traders use it to anticipate short squeezes and manage short-selling risks with better timing.

Notably, the S&P 500 achieved its fifth consecutive daily gain on Friday, marking its best weekly performance of the year.

Understand what 'days to cover' means, how it’s calculated, and how traders use it to gauge liquidity, and manage short-selling risk effectively.

Despite a brief rally earlier in the week, all major indexes closed with modest losses, except for the Russell 2000, which posted a slight gain.

Compare short selling and put options to understand which bearish strategy is a better fit for you—and current market conditions.

A period marked by significant volatility due to geopolitical developments and corporate earnings reports.

The week began with a sharp selloff on Monday due to escalating trade tensions, but markets rebounded strongly in the following days, led by gains in technology stocks.

A period marked by significant volatility due to geopolitical developments and corporate earnings reports.