HSBC Holdings' short percent of float has risen 8.33% since its last report, with 10.13 million shares sold short, representing 0.26% of all regular shares available for trading. It would take traders 7.35 days on average to cover their short positions. An increase in short interest can indicate a bearish market sentiment. However, HSBC's short interest as a percentage of float is less than its peer group average of 1.01%.