Open Interest Addition

#1
Hi all,

When we read open interest data of a particular company, how can we understand that whether the open interest increased in long side or short side?Is there any indicator to show that?If so, where can i find?

Regards
S. Sethuraman
 

masterjee

Active Member
#2
1 open interest = 1 long or 1 short and counterparty 1 short or 1 long
1 open interest = 1 longs and 1 short

so per se you cannot from open interest.

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Linus

Active Member
#3
Hi all,

When we read open interest data of a particular company, how can we understand that whether the open interest increased in long side or short side?Is there any indicator to show that?If so, where can i find?

Regards
S. Sethuraman
You have to see OI in connection with the price. A fall in prices and an increase in OI, implies people are increasing their short positions.

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