GOOGL Dark Pool Activity
Alphabet Inc.
Data as of Oct 26, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 26, 2026, FINRA reported 10.2M GOOGL shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 3.9M of those shares (38.0%) were marked short or short-exempt, below GOOGL's 30-day rolling average of 41.6% (z-score -0.55). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 13, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026), GOOGL's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 32.2% to 51.1% and averaged 40.6%; the latest reading is below that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
10.2M
Short Volume
3.9M
Short Volume Ratio
38.0%
30-Day Average
41.6%
z-score -0.55
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8.6M | 4.4M | 51.1% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9.9M | 4.2M | 42.7% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7.9M | 3.2M | 40.8% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9.9M | 4.6M | 46.0% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6.6M | 2.6M | 39.2% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7.0M | 2.8M | 39.3% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11.3M | 4.6M | 40.7% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10.4M | 3.7M | 36.0% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7.1M | 2.3M | 32.2% |
| Oct 26, 2026 Latest | 10.2M | 3.9M | 38.0% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
GOOGL dark pool FAQ
- How much GOOGL off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 26, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 10.2M GOOGL shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 26, 2026; 3.9M of those shares (38.0%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is GOOGL's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 26, 2026, GOOGL's short volume ratio of 38.0% is below GOOGL's 30-day rolling average of 41.6% (z-score -0.55). 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.