Short Interest in Gaxos.ai Inc. Rises 24.1%

Hedge funds and institutional investors have been increasing their short positions in the AI company's stock.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:08pm

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Gaxos.ai Inc. (NASDAQ:GXAI) saw a significant 24.1% increase in short interest in March, with short positions totaling 525,718 shares as of March 31st. This comes as hedge funds and other institutional investors have been buying and selling the company's shares, with XTX Topco Ltd and Two Sigma Investments LP among those taking new positions.

Why it matters

The rise in short interest suggests some investors are betting against Gaxos.ai's stock performance, potentially indicating concerns about the company's financial outlook or the viability of its artificial intelligence applications. This could impact the stock price and raise questions about the company's future prospects.

The details

Gaxos.ai's short interest grew from 423,663 shares on March 15th to 525,718 shares by March 31st, a 24.1% increase. The company's average trading volume is 1,328,787 shares, giving the current short positions a days-to-cover ratio of 0.4 days. Institutional investors have also been active, with XTX Topco Ltd increasing its stake by 197.4% in the fourth quarter and Two Sigma Investments LP establishing a new position in the third quarter.

  • As of March 31st, 2026, Gaxos.ai had 525,718 shares sold short.
  • On March 15th, 2026, Gaxos.ai had 423,663 shares sold short.

The players

Gaxos.ai Inc.

A New Jersey-based company developing artificial intelligence applications for various sectors, including mental and physical wellbeing, coaching, and gaming.

XTX Topco Ltd

A hedge fund that increased its position in Gaxos.ai by 197.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Two Sigma Investments LP

An institutional investor that established a new position in Gaxos.ai in the third quarter of 2025.

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The takeaway

The significant increase in short interest in Gaxos.ai's stock suggests some investors are concerned about the company's financial outlook and the viability of its AI applications. This could put pressure on the stock price and raise questions about the company's future prospects, especially as institutional investors continue to adjust their positions.