Russell 1,000 Stocks with the Highest Short Interest as a Percentage of Float

July month-end short interest figures were released earlier this week, and below we highlight stocks in the Russell 1,000 with the highest short interest as a percentage of float.  As shown, more than 50% of both Big Lots' (BIG) and Sears Holdings' (SHLD) equity float is sold short.  While SHLD is down 10% year to date, BIG is up significantly at 110%.  The 25 most heavily shorted stocks in the index all have more than 20% of their float sold short.  Other names on the list worth noting are Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, General Motors and KB Homes.  For more short interest analysis, subscribe to Bespoke Premium today.