The top stocks by decline in outstanding short positions were 西松屋チェ, 平和堂 and Ｊディスプレ. They appeared in the top 50 ranking of declines from 14 August, announced on 21 August. The table lists the stock name, week-on-week change, outstanding short positions and margin trading ratio.
This ranking of declines in outstanding short positions covers 1,550 stocks on the TSE Prime Market and is calculated based on the decline from 14 August. 西松屋チェ recorded the largest week-on-week decline, at -2,328 thousand shares, with 128 thousand shares outstanding short and a margin trading ratio of 0.52. It was followed by 平和堂 at -2,097 thousand shares, with 32 thousand shares outstanding short and a margin trading ratio of 0.75. In third place was Ｊディスプレ, at -1,393 thousand shares, with 9,871 thousand shares outstanding short and a margin trading ratio of 5.48, highlighting the moves in the top three stocks.
In addition to the leading stocks, several other names on the list, including 日本製鉄, フジクラ and 北海電, recorded negative week-on-week changes. The level of outstanding short positions and margin trading ratios varied by stock. Overall, declines in outstanding short positions were evident, although some stocks had high margin trading ratios, indicating differences in trading stance and market caution.
The ranking published on the same day was issued as an announcement by Kabutan News (minkabu PRESS). Related stock information cited ミアヘルサ and しまむら, among others, as stocks frequently compared with 西松屋チェ. The latest update was announced at around 8:20 a.m. on 30 August, with information dated the same day referenced as related news.
Future updates will focus on the extent to which these changes affect the overall margin market and whether movements in outstanding short positions in individual stocks spread to other names.