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Sprott Critical Materials ETF (SETM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Sprott Critical Materials ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Sprott Critical Materials ETF (SETM) had a short interest of 157,925 shares sold short, representing 0.97% of the public float. This marks a 1,372.36% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.6, meaning it would take 0.6 days of the average trading volume of 409,240 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
157,925 shares
Previous Short Interest
10,726 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
1,372.36%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$5.87 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
16,740,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.97%
Today's Trading Volume
131,325 shares
Average Trading Volume
409,240 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
32%
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Sprott Critical Materials 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
4/15/2026157,925 shares $5.87 million +1,372.4%1.0%0.55 $37.16
3/31/202610,726 shares $354.82 thousand -34.0%0.1%0.04 $33.08
3/13/202616,256 shares $537.59 thousand -84.2%0.1%0.06 $33.07
2/27/2026102,839 shares $3.97 million +573.8%0.7%0.34 $38.63
2/13/202615,262 shares $536.00 thousand +7.9%0.1%0.03 $35.12
1/30/202614,146 shares $491.29 thousand -94.8%0.1%0.02 $34.73
1/15/2026269,721 shares $9.45 million +1,539.5%2.3%0.54 $35.02
12/31/202516,451 shares $476.26 thousand -24.7%0.2%0.06 $28.95
12/15/202521,836 shares $607.70 thousand -55.9%0.4%0.11 $27.83
11/28/202549,558 shares $1.40 million -6.4%0.8%0.28 $28.19
11/14/202552,959 shares $1.38 million +16.8%0.9%0.35 $26.15
10/31/202545,361 shares $1.23 million -28.0%0.7%0.2 $27.06
10/15/202563,000 shares $1.85 million -80.9%1.0%0.5 $29.31
9/30/2025330,200 shares $8.30 million +616.3%N/A4.1 $25.15
9/15/202546,100 shares $1.07 million +42.7%N/A0.8 $23.13
8/31/202532,300 shares $709.31 thousand -42.2%1.0%0.6 $21.96
8/15/202555,900 shares $1.19 million +390.4%N/A1.3 $21.37
7/31/202511,400 shares $209.99 thousand -19.2%0.4%0.3 $18.42
7/15/202514,100 shares $271.14 thousand +80.8%N/A0.5 $19.23
6/30/20257,800 shares $135.10 thousand -73.7%0.3%0.4 $17.32
6/15/202529,600 shares $488.99 thousand +236.4%1.2%1.3 $16.52
5/31/20258,800 shares $131.34 thousand -56.2%0.4%0.4 $14.93
5/15/202520,100 shares $299.09 thousand No Change0.8%0.9 $14.88
4/30/202520,100 shares $284.42 thousand +6.9%N/A0.9 $14.15
4/15/202518,800 shares $253.61 thousand +14.6%0.7%0.8 $13.49
3/31/202516,400 shares $231.73 thousand -12.8%0.7%0.8 $14.13
3/15/202518,800 shares $286.51 thousand +44.6%0.9%0.9 $15.24
2/28/202513,000 shares $188.57 thousand +8.3%0.6%0.8 $14.51
2/15/202512,000 shares $188.22 thousand +36.4%0.6%0.8 $15.69
1/31/20258,800 shares $135.34 thousand +486.7%N/A0.6 $15.38
1/15/20251,500 shares $24.20 thousand -28.6%N/A0.1 $16.13
12/31/20242,100 shares $31.65 thousand -36.4%N/A0.1 $15.07
12/15/20243,300 shares $54.19 thousand +450.0%N/A0.2 $16.42
11/30/2024600 shares $10.66 thousand -99.4%N/A0 $17.77
11/15/202495,200 shares $1.64 million +773.4%N/A5.8 $17.20
10/31/202410,900 shares $195.76 thousand -45.2%N/A0.6 $17.96
10/15/202419,900 shares $361.38 thousand -23.2%N/A1.2 $18.16
9/30/202425,900 shares $463.09 thousand +8.8%N/A1.6 $17.88
9/15/202423,800 shares $377.23 thousand +13.3%N/A1.6 $15.85
8/31/202421,000 shares $336.84 thousand +47.9%N/A1.4 $16.04
8/15/202414,200 shares $220.10 thousand -12.9%N/A1 $15.50
7/31/202416,300 shares $273.36 thousand -28.5%N/A1.3 $16.77
7/15/202422,800 shares $414.73 thousand +68.9%N/A2.1 $18.19
6/30/202413,500 shares $231.53 thousand -43.0%N/A1.2 $17.15
6/15/202423,700 shares $413.17 thousand +117.4%N/A2.3 $17.43
5/31/202410,900 shares $214.95 thousand +98.2%N/A1.4 $19.72
5/15/20245,500 shares $107.88 thousand -40.9%N/A0.8 $19.61
4/30/20249,300 shares $168.61 thousand +2,225.0%N/A1.4 $18.13
4/15/2024400 shares $7.22 thousand -87.5%N/A0.1 $18.05
3/31/2024600 shares $10.39 thousand -62.5%N/A0 $17.32
3/15/20241,600 shares $27.14 thousand +166.7%N/A0.3 $16.97
2/29/2024600 shares $9.77 thousand -75.0%N/A0.1 $16.28
2/15/20242,400 shares $38.32 thousand +500.0%N/A0.4 $15.97
1/31/2024400 shares $6.46 thousand No ChangeN/A0.1 $16.16

SETM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sprott Critical Materials ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Sprott Critical Materials ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, traders have sold 157,925 shares of SETM short. 0.97% of Sprott Critical Materials ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Sprott Critical Materials ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Sprott Critical Materials ETF?

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. SETM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.6. Learn More on Sprott Critical Materials ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Sprott Critical Materials ETF?

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. 0.97% of Sprott Critical Materials ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Sprott Critical Materials ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Sprott Critical Materials ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 157,925 shares, an increase of 1,372.4% from the previous total of 10,726 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.

How does Sprott Critical Materials ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.97% of Sprott Critical Materials ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Sprott Critical Materials ETF: Tema Electrification ETF (0.24%), Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF (0.21%), REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF (0.48%), First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence and Robotics ETF (0.08%), WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund (0.38%), First Trust Indxx NextG ETF (0.01%), First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (0.66%), Procure Space ETF (7.71%), iShares USD Green Bond ETF (0.26%), Global X U.S. Electrification ETF (0.76%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($87.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($42.26 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($24.79 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($13.16 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($10.01 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($9.77 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($8.69 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.06 billion), CoreWeave Inc. ($7.67 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.64 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Sprott Critical Materials ETF stock?

Short selling SETM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Sprott Critical Materials ETF as its price is falling. SETM shares are trading up $0.16 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.

How does a short squeeze work against Sprott Critical Materials ETF?

A short squeeze for Sprott Critical Materials 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 SETM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Sprott Critical Materials ETF's short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including SETM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do SETM's short interest metrics mean?

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

  • 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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This page (NASDAQ:SETM) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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