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Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$61.35 -0.11 (-0.18%)
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Equity Lifestyle Properties Short Interest Data

Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) has a short interest of 4.09 million shares, representing 2.17% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -14.08% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.7, indicating that it would take 2.7 days of the average trading volume of 1.31 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
4,090,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
4,760,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-14.08%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$254.64 million
Short Interest Ratio
2.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
191,189,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.17%
Today's Trading Volume
443,425 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,313,198 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
34%
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ELS Short Interest Over Time

ELS Days to Cover Over Time

ELS Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Equity Lifestyle Properties Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/20254,090,000 shares $254.64 million -14.1%2.2%2.7 $62.26
5/31/20254,760,000 shares $302.78 million -4.0%2.5%3.2 $63.61
5/15/20254,960,000 shares $316.25 million +0.2%2.6%3.3 $63.76
4/30/20254,950,000 shares $320.31 million +20.4%N/A3.2 $64.71
4/15/20254,110,000 shares $268.98 million +30.9%2.2%2.6 $65.45
3/31/20253,140,000 shares $209.44 million -18.2%1.7%2 $66.70
3/15/20253,840,000 shares $257.41 million +2.1%2.0%2.7 $67.04
2/28/20253,760,000 shares $257.90 million +6.2%2.0%2.6 $68.59
2/15/20253,540,000 shares $231.76 million -6.4%1.9%2.6 $65.47
1/31/20253,780,000 shares $247.51 million +1.3%N/A2.8 $65.48
1/15/20253,730,000 shares $239.91 million -6.3%N/A2.9 $64.32
12/31/20243,980,000 shares $265.07 million -0.3%N/A3.1 $66.60
12/15/20243,990,000 shares $271.00 million -10.9%N/A3.1 $67.92
11/30/20244,480,000 shares $319.56 million +0.2%N/A3.7 $71.33
11/15/20244,470,000 shares $316.86 million +14.3%N/A3.6 $70.89
10/31/20243,910,000 shares $274.17 million No ChangeN/A3.4 $70.12
10/15/20243,910,000 shares $270.53 million -0.5%2.2%3.4 $69.19
9/30/20243,930,000 shares $280.37 million +8.6%2.2%3.4 $71.34
9/15/20243,620,000 shares $276.03 million +23.1%2.0%3.2 $76.25
8/31/20242,940,000 shares $213.77 million -5.2%1.7%2.6 $72.71
8/15/20243,100,000 shares $217.96 million -7.5%1.7%2.8 $70.31
7/31/20243,350,000 shares $230.08 million +4.4%1.9%2.8 $68.68
7/15/20243,210,000 shares $215.26 million +2.6%1.8%2.6 $67.06
6/30/20243,130,000 shares $203.86 million -4.9%1.8%2.4 $65.13
6/15/20243,290,000 shares $206.35 million +7.9%1.9%2.6 $62.72
5/31/20243,050,000 shares $191.45 million -2.2%1.7%2.5 $62.77
5/15/20243,120,000 shares $197.62 million -5.2%1.8%2.4 $63.34
4/30/20243,290,000 shares $198.42 million -6.5%1.9%2.5 $60.31
4/15/20243,520,000 shares $215.99 million -11.3%2.0%2.6 $61.36
3/31/20243,970,000 shares $255.67 million +14.4%2.2%3.2 $64.40
3/15/20243,470,000 shares $227.08 million +7.1%2.0%3.1 $65.44
2/29/20243,240,000 shares $218.15 million -21.9%1.8%2.8 $67.33
2/15/20244,150,000 shares $275.81 million +5.6%2.3%3.7 $66.46
1/31/20243,930,000 shares $265.98 million -14.4%2.2%3.6 $67.68
1/15/20244,590,000 shares $322.68 million -18.5%2.6%4.1 $70.30
12/31/20235,630,000 shares $397.14 million +1.6%3.2%4.7 $70.54
12/15/20235,540,000 shares $398.16 million +10.1%3.1%4.3 $71.87
11/30/20235,030,000 shares $357.63 million -5.8%2.8%3.9 $71.10
11/15/20235,340,000 shares $370.49 million -2.0%3.0%4.1 $69.38
10/31/20235,450,000 shares $358.64 million -27.6%3.1%4.2 $65.81
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10/15/20237,530,000 shares $486.29 million -11.3%4.3%5.7 $64.58
9/30/20238,490,000 shares $540.90 million +6.5%4.8%4.6 $63.71
9/15/20237,970,000 shares $534.79 million -3.7%4.5%4.6 $67.10
8/31/20238,280,000 shares $554.43 million +2.9%4.7%4.8 $66.96
8/15/20238,050,000 shares $543.13 million +20.2%4.5%4.8 $67.47
7/31/20236,700,000 shares $476.97 million +201.8%3.8%4.1 $71.19
7/15/20232,220,000 shares $149.63 million -7.9%1.3%1.5 $67.40
6/30/20232,410,000 shares $161.20 million +1.7%1.4%2.8 $66.89
6/15/20232,370,000 shares $161.28 million -13.8%1.3%2.9 $68.05
5/31/20232,750,000 shares $173.72 million -1.8%1.6%3.4 $63.17
5/15/20232,800,000 shares $191.91 million +4.9%1.6%3.5 $68.54
4/30/20232,670,000 shares $183.96 million -10.4%1.5%3.3 $68.90
4/15/20232,980,000 shares $189.98 million +2.1%1.7%3.5 $63.75
3/31/20232,920,000 shares $196.02 million -5.2%1.6%3.6 $67.13
3/15/20233,080,000 shares $203.40 million -16.3%1.7%3.9 $66.04
2/28/20233,680,000 shares $252.12 million -14.2%2.1%4.7 $68.51
2/15/20234,290,000 shares $308.49 million -0.2%2.6%5.6 $71.91
1/31/20234,300,000 shares $308.65 million +8.3%2.4%5.5 $71.78
1/15/20233,970,000 shares $267.62 million +12.5%2.2%4.8 $67.41
12/30/20223,530,000 shares $228.04 million -4.6%2.0%3.9 $64.60
12/15/20223,700,000 shares $241.46 million -9.5%2.1%3.6 $65.26
11/30/20224,090,000 shares $271.66 million -6.4%2.3%4.1 $66.42
11/15/20224,370,000 shares $282.08 million +1.4%2.5%4.3 $64.55
10/31/20224,310,000 shares $275.67 million +13.4%2.4%4.3 $63.96
10/15/20223,800,000 shares $228.30 million -3.3%2.2%4 $60.08
9/30/20223,930,000 shares $246.96 million +24.8%2.2%4.2 $62.84
9/15/20223,150,000 shares $222.36 million -6.0%1.8%3.5 $70.59
8/31/20223,350,000 shares $234.84 million -1.8%1.9%3.7 $70.10
8/15/20223,410,000 shares $262.23 million -5.3%1.9%3.5 $76.90
7/31/20223,600,000 shares $264.67 million +26.3%2.0%3.5 $73.52
7/15/20222,850,000 shares $208.93 million -8.1%1.6%2.7 $73.31
6/30/20223,100,000 shares $218.46 million -6.1%1.8%3.2 $70.47
6/15/20223,300,000 shares $231.96 million -13.8%1.9%3.4 $70.29
5/31/20223,830,000 shares $289.93 million +8.5%2.2%4.1 $75.70
5/15/20223,530,000 shares $255.50 million +12.1%2.0%3.9 $72.38
4/30/20223,150,000 shares $243.43 million +9.0%1.8%3.5 $77.28
4/15/20222,890,000 shares $227.56 million -3.3%1.6%3.3 $78.74
3/31/20222,990,000 shares $228.68 million -2.3%1.7%3.3 $76.48
3/15/20223,060,000 shares $225.52 million No Change1.9%3.6 $73.70
2/28/20223,060,000 shares $228.34 million -1.0%1.7%3.6 $74.62
2/15/20223,090,000 shares $238.42 million -7.5%1.8%3.8 $77.16
1/31/20223,340,000 shares $261.49 million -0.3%1.9%4.3 $78.29
1/15/20223,350,000 shares $269.81 million -1.2%1.9%4.6 $80.54
12/31/20213,390,000 shares $297.17 million +3.0%1.9%5 $87.66
12/15/20213,290,000 shares $278.93 million +1.2%1.9%4.8 $84.78
11/30/20213,250,000 shares $264.23 million +3.2%1.9%4.7 $81.30
11/15/20213,150,000 shares $264.19 million No Change1.8%4.6 $83.87
10/29/20213,150,000 shares $266.21 million -12.3%1.8%4.7 $84.51
10/15/20213,590,000 shares $300.02 million +14.7%2.1%5.4 $83.57
9/30/20213,130,000 shares $244.45 million +2.0%1.8%4.7 $78.10
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9/15/20213,070,000 shares $254.75 million -8.6%1.8%4.6 $82.98
8/31/20213,360,000 shares $285.84 million +8.4%1.9%5 $85.07
8/13/20213,100,000 shares $257.18 million +30.3%1.8%4.2 $82.96
7/30/20212,380,000 shares $199.44 million +2.2%1.4%3 $83.80
7/15/20212,330,000 shares $184.33 million +2.2%1.4%2.9 $79.11
6/30/20212,280,000 shares $169.43 million +5.1%1.3%2.8 $74.31
6/15/20212,170,000 shares $163.40 million -21.7%1.3%2.6 $75.30
5/28/20212,770,000 shares $196.28 million +7.8%1.6%3.3 $70.86
5/14/20212,570,000 shares $176.97 million -3.4%N/A2.9 $68.86
4/30/20212,660,000 shares $183.83 million +0.4%N/A3 $69.11
4/15/20212,650,000 shares $173.97 million +1.5%N/A2.9 $65.65
3/31/20212,610,000 shares $168.92 million +0.4%N/A2.7 $64.72
3/15/20212,600,000 shares $162.01 million +5.3%N/A2.8 $62.31
2/26/20212,470,000 shares $154.33 million +2.9%N/A2.6 $62.48
2/12/20212,400,000 shares $150.14 million +3.5%N/A2.5 $62.56
1/29/20212,320,000 shares $142.68 million No ChangeN/A2.3 $61.50
1/15/20212,320,000 shares $138.32 million +32.6%N/A2.3 $59.62
12/31/20201,750,000 shares $109.73 million +2.3%N/A1.8 $62.70
12/15/20201,710,000 shares $104.28 million -24.7%N/A1.7 $60.98
11/30/20202,270,000 shares $133.27 million -7.7%N/A2.2 $58.71
11/15/20202,460,000 shares $154.02 million -0.8%N/A2.6 $62.61
10/30/20202,480,000 shares $147.21 million +13.2%N/A2.8 $59.36
10/15/20202,190,000 shares $141.61 million +46.0%N/A2.7 $64.66
9/30/20201,500,000 shares $91.95 million -17.6%N/A1.8 $61.30
9/15/20201,820,000 shares $118.39 million -6.7%N/A2.2 $65.05
8/31/20201,950,000 shares $129.27 million +9.6%N/A2.3 $66.29
8/14/20201,780,000 shares $116.45 million -1.1%N/A1.9 $65.42
7/31/20201,800,000 shares $122.98 million +14.7%N/A1.7 $68.32
7/15/20201,570,000 shares $99.54 million +2.0%N/A1.4 $63.40
6/30/20201,540,000 shares $94.94 million -24.1%N/A1.4 $61.65

ELS Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equity Lifestyle Properties' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Equity Lifestyle Properties shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of June 15th, investors have sold 4,090,000 shares of ELS short. 2.17% of Equity Lifestyle Properties' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Equity Lifestyle Properties' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Equity Lifestyle Properties?

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. ELS shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on Equity Lifestyle Properties's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Equity Lifestyle Properties?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Equity Lifestyle Properties: Quaker Wealth Management LLC, and PEAK6 LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Equity Lifestyle Properties?

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. 2.17% of Equity Lifestyle Properties' floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Equity Lifestyle Properties' short interest increasing or decreasing?

Equity Lifestyle Properties saw a drop in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,090,000 shares, a drop of 14.1% from the previous total of 4,760,000 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.

How does Equity Lifestyle Properties' short interest compare to its competitors?

2.17% of Equity Lifestyle Properties' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "finance" compare to Equity Lifestyle Properties: AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (2.18%), Equity Residential (1.32%), Essex Property Trust, Inc. (2.42%), Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (3.67%), Sun Communities, Inc. (1.60%), United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc. (2.23%), Camden Property Trust (2.28%), UMH Properties, Inc. (1.77%), Apartment Investment and Management Company (3.06%), Invitation Home (1.40%),

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 ($69.26 billion), Invesco QQQ ($25.22 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($20.33 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.99 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($9.12 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($6.73 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.52 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.60 billion), Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.64 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.59 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Equity Lifestyle Properties stock?

Short selling ELS is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Equity Lifestyle Properties as its price is falling. ELS shares are trading down $0.11 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 Equity Lifestyle Properties?

A short squeeze for Equity Lifestyle Properties 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 ELS, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Equity Lifestyle Properties' 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 ELS, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.




This page (NYSE:ELS) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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