Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF (VMOT) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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. VMOT shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.5. Learn More on Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF's short interest ratio.

Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,300 shares, an increase of 15.0% from the previous total of 2,000 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.

Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF: SGI Dynamic Tactical ETF (0.07%), First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF (0.10%), First Trust Dorsey Wright DALI Equity ETF (0.05%), First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF (0.75%), Invesco Dorsey Wright Emerging Markets Momentum ETF (1.40%), First Trust Dorsey Wright International Focus 5 ETF (0.31%), Invesco International BuyBack Achievers ETF (0.24%), Invesco Dorsey Wright Developed Markets Momentum ETF (0.69%), VictoryShares WestEnd US Sector ETF (0.13%), Invesco Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF (0.25%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.45 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.69 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($2.55 billion), Paychex, Inc. ($2.13 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($1.96 billion), onsemi ($1.94 billion), Tractor Supply Company ($1.84 billion), Enphase Energy, Inc. ($1.77 billion), International Paper Company ($1.54 billion), and CarMax, Inc. ($1.52 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling VMOT is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF as its price is falling. VMOT shares are trading up $1.30 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 Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend 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 VMOT, 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 VMOT, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2024.