While average squeeze and crowded scores between NYSE and Nasdaq are similar, Nasdaq names carry significantly larger and more concentrated short positions. Nasdaq stocks account for nine of the top ten U.S. shorts, driven by higher market caps and higher short interest percentages, especially among the largest S&P constituents.

The average squeeze score of NY and Nasdaq stocks are similar.

The average crowded score of NY and Nasdaq stocks is similar.

The short notional of Nasdaq stocks are twice as high. Nine out of ten of the largest short interest are Nasdaq stocks.

The short interest in percent is higher for NDX names.

The market cap is higher for NDX names.

Eight of the top 10 S&P names are Nasdaq names.

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