Royal Dutch Shell plc (OTCMKTS:RYDAF) Shares Shorted: Short Interest Up 69.7% in September

Royal Dutch Shell plc (OTCMKTS:RYDAF) was the target of a significant increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 22,695,578 shares, an increase of 69.7% from the August 31st total of 13,371,314 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 8,562 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2,650.7 days.

Royal Dutch Shell Stock Performance

OTCMKTS:RYDAF traded down $0.93 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $47.00. The stock had a trading volume of 654 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,476. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $45.73 and a 200 day simple moving average of $44.01. Royal Dutch Shell has a 12-month low of $33.55 and a 12-month high of $49.85.

Royal Dutch Shell Company Profile

Royal Dutch Shell, now known as Shell plc, is a global integrated energy company involved in the exploration, production, processing, trading and marketing of energy products. Its operations include crude oil and natural gas, liquefied natural gas, refined fuels, lubricants, chemicals and petrochemical products.

The company also operates retail fuel stations and provides energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers. Shell has been expanding activities in lower-carbon energy, including renewable power, electric-vehicle charging, hydrogen and carbon-management services, while continuing to serve customers across energy markets worldwide.

Royal Dutch Shell was formed in 2005 through the unification of Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and The “Shell” Transport and Trading Company.