BIDU Dark Pool Activity
Baidu, Inc.
Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 662K BIDU shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 345K of those shares (52.1%) were marked short or short-exempt, above BIDU's 30-day rolling average of 45.8% (z-score 0.97). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), BIDU's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 36.9% to 57.8% and averaged 46.2%; the latest reading is above that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
662K
Short Volume
345K
Short Volume Ratio
52.1%
30-Day Average
45.8%
z-score 0.97
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 634K | 234K | 36.9% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 682K | 350K | 51.2% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 998K | 376K | 37.6% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 854K | 364K | 42.6% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 876K | 438K | 49.9% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 452K | 224K | 49.7% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 557K | 218K | 39.2% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 844K | 488K | 57.8% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 910K | 408K | 44.9% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 662K | 345K | 52.1% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
BIDU dark pool FAQ
- How much BIDU off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 662K BIDU shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 345K of those shares (52.1%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is BIDU's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, BIDU's short volume ratio of 52.1% is above BIDU's 30-day rolling average of 45.8% (z-score 0.97). Meridian's dark pool model does not flag this reading as an anomaly.
- What does the dark pool short volume ratio measure?
- FINRA publishes daily short sale volume for trades reported off-exchange to its trade reporting facilities, which include dark pools and other off-exchange venues. The ratio divides FINRA's ShortVolume figure, which counts both short and short-exempt sales, by the total off-exchange shares reported for that day. It is not short interest and not a directional signal: market-maker hedging and reporting mechanics can raise it, so it is context for other signals.