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VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF (VSMV) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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As of 08/21/2026 11:19 AM Eastern
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VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF Short Interest Overview

As of July 31, 2026, VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF (VSMV) had a short interest of 2,845 shares sold short, representing 0.11% of the public float. This marks a 359.61% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.5, meaning it would take 0.5 days of the average trading volume of 5,753 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
2,845 shares
Previous Short Interest
619 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
359.61%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$170.07 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2026
Outstanding Shares
2,600,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.11%
Today's Trading Volume
2,174 shares
Average Trading Volume
5,753 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
38%
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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/20262,845 shares $170.07 thousand +359.6%0.1%0.47 $59.78
7/15/2026619 shares $36.89 thousand -23.5%0.0%0.25 $59.60
6/30/2026809 shares $48.44 thousand -72.2%0.0%0.18 $59.88
6/15/20262,906 shares $176.25 thousand +735.1%0.1%0.68 $60.65
5/29/2026348 shares $20.93 thousand +16.8%0.0%0.1 $60.15
5/15/2026298 shares $17.77 thousand -83.8%0.0%0.06 $59.62
4/30/20261,839 shares $108.10 thousand +303.3%0.1%0.31 $58.78
4/15/2026456 shares $26.42 thousand -60.8%0.0%0.05 $57.94
3/31/20261,164 shares $65.85 thousand -41.5%0.0%0.21 $56.57
3/13/20261,991 shares $113.57 thousand +15.4%0.1%0.21 $57.04
2/27/20261,725 shares $101.65 thousand -65.4%0.1%0.36 $58.93
2/13/20264,991 shares $289.78 thousand -25.8%0.2%0.42 $58.06
1/30/20266,727 shares $384.07 thousand -28.2%0.3%1.49 $57.09
1/15/20269,367 shares $534.67 thousand +5.6%0.4%1.96 $57.08
12/31/20258,871 shares $490.44 thousand -7.2%0.3%2.39 $55.29
12/15/20259,561 shares $530.25 thousand +8.6%0.4%1.39 $55.46
11/28/20258,802 shares $481.51 thousand +278.9%0.3%0.84 $54.71
8/15/2025100 shares $5.10 thousand -92.9%N/A0 $50.98
7/31/20251,400 shares $69.02 thousand -77.4%0.1%0.2 $49.30
7/15/20256,200 shares $303.53 thousand -79.9%N/A1 $48.96
6/30/202530,800 shares $1.52 million +1,711.8%0.1%0.3 $49.28
6/15/20251,700 shares $82.88 thousand -85.7%0.1%0.3 $48.75
5/31/202511,900 shares $581.22 thousand +1,883.3%0.5%1.9 $48.84
5/15/2025600 shares $29.30 thousand -14.3%0.0%0.1 $48.83
4/30/2025700 shares $33.74 thousand -65.0%N/A0.1 $48.20
4/15/20252,000 shares $93.66 thousand +81.8%0.1%0.3 $46.83
3/31/20251,100 shares $53.27 thousand +120.0%0.0%0.2 $48.43
3/15/2025500 shares $23.79 thousand -93.7%0.0%0.1 $47.58
2/28/20257,900 shares $390.26 thousand +315.8%0.3%0.8 $49.40
2/15/20251,900 shares $93.75 thousand -17.4%0.1%0.2 $49.34
1/31/20252,300 shares $113.09 thousand +9.5%N/A0.2 $49.17
1/15/20252,100 shares $102.14 thousand +425.0%N/A0.2 $48.64
12/31/2024400 shares $19.21 thousand -42.9%N/A0 $48.03
12/15/2024700 shares $34.52 thousand -82.1%N/A0.1 $49.31
11/30/20243,900 shares $197.26 thousand +178.6%N/A0.4 $50.58
11/15/20241,400 shares $68.29 thousand +180.0%N/A0.1 $48.78
10/31/2024500 shares $23.91 thousand +400.0%N/A0.1 $47.81
10/15/2024100 shares $4.88 thousand -80.0%N/A0 $48.84
9/30/2024500 shares $24.29 thousand -91.4%N/A0 $48.58
9/15/20245,800 shares $277.84 thousand +75.8%N/A0.6 $47.90
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8/31/20243,300 shares $159.19 thousand +153.9%N/A0.3 $48.24
8/15/20241,300 shares $61.41 thousand -96.6%N/A0.1 $47.24
7/31/202438,700 shares $1.82 million -6.5%N/A4.3 $46.94
7/15/202441,400 shares $1.93 million No ChangeN/A7 $46.71
2/15/20241,200 shares $52.43 thousand -71.4%N/A0.1 $43.69
1/31/20244,200 shares $179.84 thousand No ChangeN/A0.2 $42.82
5/15/20231,200 shares $47.03 thousand +140.0%N/A0.3 $39.19
4/30/2023500 shares $19.78 thousand -44.4%N/A0.1 $39.55
4/15/2023900 shares $35.28 thousand -40.0%N/A0.2 $39.20
3/31/20231,500 shares $58.05 thousand +650.0%N/A0.3 $38.70
3/15/2023200 shares $7.40 thousand -81.8%N/A0.1 $36.98
2/28/20231,100 shares $41.72 thousand +57.1%N/A0.3 $37.93
2/15/2023700 shares $27.41 thousand -92.5%N/A0.2 $39.16
1/31/20239,300 shares $361.33 thousand -13.9%N/A2.7 $38.85
1/15/202310,800 shares $420.12 thousand -12.9%N/A3.9 $38.90
12/30/202212,400 shares $473.15 thousand +6.0%N/A4.3 $38.16
12/15/202211,700 shares $450.22 thousand -5.7%N/A3 $38.48
11/30/202212,400 shares $494.72 thousand +12,300.0%N/A3.3 $39.90
11/15/2022100 shares $3.86 thousand -87.5%N/A0 $38.55
10/31/2022800 shares $30.44 thousand -11.1%N/A0.2 $38.05
10/15/2022900 shares $31.74 thousand No ChangeN/A0.2 $35.27
9/30/2022700 shares $24.18 thousand -87.0%N/A0.2 $34.54
9/15/20225,400 shares $198.84 thousand -22.9%N/A1.2 $36.82
8/31/20227,000 shares $259.98 thousand -7.9%N/A0.6 $37.14
8/15/20227,600 shares $299.82 thousand +28.8%N/A0.7 $39.45
7/31/20225,900 shares $226.12 thousand -39.2%N/A0.5 $38.33
7/15/20229,700 shares $357.64 thousand -15.7%N/A0.8 $36.87
6/30/202211,500 shares $421.87 thousand +23.7%N/A0.8 $36.68
6/15/20229,300 shares $342.24 thousand +50.0%N/A0.6 $36.80
5/31/20226,200 shares $246.08 thousand -8.8%N/A0.8 $39.69
5/15/20226,800 shares $269.87 thousand -18.1%N/A0.8 $39.69
4/30/20228,300 shares $327.02 thousand -16.2%N/A1 $39.40
4/15/20229,900 shares $411.44 thousand +2.1%N/A1.3 $41.56
3/31/20229,700 shares $403.71 thousand -14.9%N/A1.6 $41.62
3/15/202211,400 shares $457.48 thousand -9.5%N/A2.1 $40.13
2/28/202212,600 shares $495.81 thousand -2.3%N/A2.3 $39.35
2/15/202212,900 shares $512.65 thousand -18.4%N/A2.3 $39.74
1/31/202215,800 shares $633.58 thousand -36.8%N/A2.1 $40.10
1/15/202225,000 shares $1.03 million +49.7%N/A3.4 $41.36
12/31/202116,700 shares $703.07 thousand -33.5%N/A2.1 $42.10
12/15/202125,100 shares $1.05 million +27.4%N/A1.9 $41.89
11/30/202119,700 shares $783.27 thousand -5.7%N/A1.4 $39.76
11/15/202120,900 shares $848.12 thousand -25.1%N/A1.4 $40.58
10/29/202127,900 shares $1.12 million +7.3%N/A2 $39.99
10/15/202126,000 shares $1.02 million +18.7%N/A1.2 $39.27
9/30/202121,900 shares $837.02 thousand -23.4%N/A1.1 $38.22
9/15/202128,600 shares $1.12 million No ChangeN/A1.8 $39.27
8/31/202128,600 shares $1.15 million +19.7%N/A2 $40.23

VSMV Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

Short interest is the volume of VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 31st, investors have sold 2,845 shares of VSMV short. 0.11% of VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility 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. VSMV shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.5. Learn More on VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility 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. 0.11% of VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,845 shares, an increase of 359.6% from the previous total of 619 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.

0.11% of VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF: Goldman Sachs India Equity ETF (0.04%), iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (7.15%), American Century Short Duration Strategic Income ETF (0.31%), iShares MSCI UAE ETF (2.16%), Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF (0.46%), Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF (0.54%), Angel Oak UltraShort Income ETF (0.11%), Burney U.S. Factor Rotation ETF (0.37%), Eaton Vance Short Duration Income ETF (0.57%), First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (0.06%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($70.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($50.36 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($21.20 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($13.40 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($11.59 billion), Nebius Group N.V. ($11.46 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($7.84 billion), iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.51 billion), iShares Semiconductor ETF ($6.37 billion), and Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($6.34 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling VSMV is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF as its price is falling. VSMV shares are trading up $0.41 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 VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility 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 VSMV, 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 VSMV, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2026.

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

  • 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:VSMV is sourced from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), with the most recent report published on 8/11/2026. FINRA publishes updated short interest twice a month.
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