GOOG Dark Pool Activity
Alphabet Inc.
Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 4.6M GOOG shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 1.7M of those shares (36.1%) were marked short or short-exempt, above GOOG's 30-day rolling average of 35.0% (z-score 0.16). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), GOOG's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 30.7% to 47.2% and averaged 38.2%; the latest reading is below that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
4.6M
Short Volume
1.7M
Short Volume Ratio
36.1%
30-Day Average
35.0%
z-score 0.16
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4.4M | 1.7M | 38.9% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4.8M | 1.9M | 38.9% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5.7M | 2.0M | 34.7% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5.1M | 1.6M | 30.7% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5.1M | 1.8M | 35.9% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4.3M | 1.7M | 41.0% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4.2M | 1.8M | 42.7% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7.7M | 3.6M | 47.2% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7.5M | 2.7M | 35.8% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 4.6M | 1.7M | 36.1% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
GOOG dark pool FAQ
- How much GOOG off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 4.6M GOOG shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 1.7M of those shares (36.1%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is GOOG's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, GOOG's short volume ratio of 36.1% is above GOOG's 30-day rolling average of 35.0% (z-score 0.16). 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.