National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF (NSI) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, traders have sold 3,200 shares of NSI short. 1.10% of National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF's current short interest.

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. NSI shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF's short interest ratio.

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 1.10% of National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF saw a drop in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,200 shares, a drop of 60.5% from the previous total of 8,100 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

1.10% of National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF: Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF (0.18%), Invesco Electric Vehicle Metals Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF (0.18%), iShares ESG MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (2.93%), Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (1.05%), SPAC and New Issue ETF (1.60%), iShares MSCI Water Management Multisector ETF (8.80%), iShares Transition-Enabling Metals ETF (0.35%), iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF (1.96%), First Trust S-Network E-Commerce ETF (0.05%), Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (0.36%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($21.71 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.48 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($8.92 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.86 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($3.86 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($3.72 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($3.47 billion), AppLovin Co. ($2.64 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($2.46 billion), and The Kroger Co. ($2.33 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling NSI is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF as its price is falling. NSI shares are trading up $0.62 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

A short squeeze for National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of NSI, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including NSI, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2025.