Short interest data offers a look into investor sentiment and potential risk within the stock market and can help investors gauge how much skepticism or confidence the market has in a company's future. LCID stock is tanking. See the real-time price action here. What Makes A Stock Heavily Shorted?A stock is considered heavily shorted when a significant percentage of its available shares have been borrowed and sold by investors expecting a price drop. When news, momentum or coordinated buying sends prices hig ...