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Optimize Strategy Index ETF (OPTZ) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$45.23 -0.21 (-0.47%)
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Optimize Strategy Index ETF Short Interest Overview

As of September 30, 2026, Optimize Strategy Index ETF (OPTZ) had a short interest of 27 shares sold short, representing 0.00% of the public float. This marks a -69.66% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.0, meaning it would take 0.0 days of the average trading volume of 7,232 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
27 shares
Previous Short Interest
89 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-69.66%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.22 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.0 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
September 30, 2026
Outstanding Shares
8,700,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.00%
Today's Trading Volume
1,198 shares
Average Trading Volume
7,232 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
17%
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Optimize Strategy Index ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
9/30/202627 shares $1.22 thousand -69.7%0.0%0 $45.23
9/15/202689 shares $3.92 thousand -25.8%0.0%0.03 $44.00
8/31/2026120 shares $5.48 thousand -98.2%0.0%0.05 $45.64
8/14/20266,705 shares $321.64 thousand +9,212.5%0.1%0.45 $47.97
7/31/202672 shares $3.25 thousand -94.1%0.0%0.02 $45.19
7/15/20261,222 shares $56.35 thousand +610.5%0.0%0.11 $46.11
6/30/2026172 shares $8.55 thousand -72.1%0.0%0.04 $49.72
6/15/2026617 shares $29.91 thousand -2.5%0.0%0.42 $48.47
5/29/2026633 shares $29.04 thousand -8.0%0.0%0.16 $45.87
5/15/2026688 shares $29.85 thousand -88.9%0.0%0.09 $43.38
4/30/20266,191 shares $259.46 thousand +884.3%0.1%1.64 $41.91
4/15/2026629 shares $25.36 thousand +12.1%0.0%0.08 $40.32
3/31/2026561 shares $20.30 thousand -83.8%0.0%0.04 $36.19
3/13/20263,455 shares $125.80 thousand +925.2%0.1%0.53 $36.41
2/27/2026337 shares $13.06 thousand -90.7%0.0%0.04 $38.74
2/13/20263,603 shares $138.43 thousand +3,614.4%0.1%0.41 $38.42
1/30/202697 shares $3.62 thousand +21.3%0.0%0.02 $37.27
1/15/202680 shares $3.02 thousand -96.1%0.0%0 $37.69
12/31/20252,024 shares $72.94 thousand -78.0%0.0%0.22 $36.04
12/15/20259,211 shares $336.20 thousand +668.9%0.2%1.8 $36.50
11/28/20251,198 shares $43.01 thousand -14.6%0.0%0.37 $35.90
11/14/20251,403 shares $49.81 thousand -74.4%0.0%1.14 $35.50
10/31/20255,479 shares $191.33 thousand -6.7%0.1%4.14 $34.92
10/15/20255,900 shares $206.38 thousand +126.9%0.1%1.2 $34.98
9/30/20252,600 shares $91.21 thousand +62.5%N/A0.5 $35.08
9/15/20251,600 shares $55.07 thousand -90.2%N/A0.3 $34.42
8/31/202516,300 shares $550.78 thousand +16,200.0%0.3%2.9 $33.79
8/15/2025100 shares $3.33 thousand -50.0%N/A0 $33.31
7/31/2025200 shares $6.39 thousand -50.0%0.0%0 $31.97
7/15/2025400 shares $12.54 thousand +300.0%N/A0.1 $31.35
6/30/2025100 shares $3.09 thousand No Change0.0%0 $30.91
6/15/2025100 shares $2.93 thousand -50.0%0.0%0 $29.31
5/31/2025200 shares $5.81 thousand -92.6%0.0%0 $29.06
5/15/20252,700 shares $79.81 thousand +170.0%0.0%0.3 $29.56
4/30/20251,000 shares $26.89 thousand -60.0%N/A0.1 $26.89
4/15/20252,500 shares $63.83 thousand +316.7%0.0%0.2 $25.53
3/31/2025600 shares $16.15 thousand -96.8%0.0%0.1 $26.91
3/15/202518,600 shares $507.97 thousand +933.3%0.3%2.8 $27.31
2/28/20251,800 shares $52.13 thousand -21.7%0.0%0.3 $28.96
2/15/20252,300 shares $70.47 thousand +43.8%0.0%0.3 $30.64
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1/31/20251,600 shares $48.59 thousand +6.7%N/A0.3 $30.37
1/15/20251,500 shares $44.94 thousand -61.5%N/A0.2 $29.96
12/31/20243,900 shares $115.09 thousand +457.1%N/A0.5 $29.51
12/15/2024700 shares $21.62 thousand -94.6%N/A0.1 $30.89
11/30/202413,000 shares $406.26 thousand -8.5%N/A2 $31.25
11/15/202414,200 shares $423.30 thousand +2,266.7%N/A1.8 $29.81
10/31/2024600 shares $17.23 thousand -93.0%N/A0.1 $28.71
10/15/20248,600 shares $249.23 thousand +514.3%N/A0.9 $28.98
9/30/20241,400 shares $40.07 thousand -77.1%N/A0.1 $28.62
9/15/20246,100 shares $168.87 thousand -73.8%N/A0.5 $27.68
8/31/202423,300 shares $648.69 thousand +1,356.3%N/A1.6 $27.84
8/15/20241,600 shares $43.65 thousand -88.4%N/A0.1 $27.28
7/31/202413,800 shares $379.64 thousand +72.5%N/A0.2 $27.51
7/15/20248,000 shares $221.36 thousand No ChangeN/A0.1 $27.67

OPTZ Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

Short interest is the volume of Optimize Strategy Index ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of September 30th, investors have sold 27 shares of OPTZ short. 0.00% of Optimize Strategy Index ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Optimize Strategy Index ETF's current short interest.

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. 0.00% of Optimize Strategy Index ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Optimize Strategy Index ETF saw a decrease in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 27 shares, a decrease of 69.7% from the previous total of 89 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.

0.00% of Optimize Strategy Index ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Optimize Strategy Index ETF: CP High Yield Trend ETF (1.03%), SGI Enhanced Core ETF (0.23%), American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF (0.39%), iShares MSCI UAE ETF (2.00%), Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF (0.03%), First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (0.04%), iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (8.76%), First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (0.45%), First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (0.00%), Goldman Sachs India Equity ETF (0.04%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($75.10 billion), Invesco QQQ ($52.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($25.28 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($11.70 billion), Nebius Group N.V. ($10.54 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($9.69 billion), iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($9.22 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.80 billion), Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($7.65 billion), and Lumentum Holdings Inc. ($7.23 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling OPTZ is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Optimize Strategy Index ETF as its price is falling. OPTZ shares are trading down $0.21 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 Optimize Strategy Index ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of OPTZ, 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 OPTZ, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is September, 30 2026.

Understanding short interest metrics can help you assess how traders are positioning around a stock like OPTZ:

  • Shares Sold Short: The total number of shares that have been sold by short sellers but have not yet been covered or closed out. A high number may indicate bearish sentiment.
  • Short Float: The percentage of a company’s publicly available shares (or "float") that are sold short. A higher short float suggests a greater portion of the stock is being bet against.
  • Days to Cover (Short Interest Ratio): This estimates how many days it would take short sellers to cover their positions, based on average daily trading volume. Higher values can signal potential for a short squeeze if buying pressure increases.

These metrics are often used by traders to gauge sentiment, volatility risk, and the potential for price movements based on short covering activity.


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Short interest data for NASDAQ:OPTZ is sourced from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), with the most recent report published on 10/9/2026. FINRA publishes updated short interest twice a month.
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