BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund Short Interest Ratio and Short Volume

BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund (NYSE:MUJ) Short Interest Frequently Asked Questions

What is BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of September 30th, traders have sold 73,000 shares of MUJ short. Learn More on BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund?

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. BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund currently has a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on a good short interest ratio for BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund

Is BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund's short interest increasing or decreasing?

BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund saw a increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 73,000 shares, an increase of 779.5% from the previous total of 8,300 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 BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.00% of BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "investment offices, not elsewhere classified" compare to BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund: Tri-Continental Co. (0.00%), Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (0.00%), The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (0.00%), Boulder Growth & Income Fund, Inc. (0.00%), Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (0.00%), Tekla Healthcare Investors (0.00%), Central Securities Corp. (0.00%), General American Investors Company, Inc. (0.00%), AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (0.00%), and Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. (0.00%).

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: S&P Global Inc. ($7.35 billion), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ($6.43 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.68 billion), Wayfair Inc. ($4.48 billion), Uber Technologies, Inc. ($3.77 billion), Canadian Pacific Railway Limited ($3.73 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($3.10 billion), Zoom Video Communications, Inc. ($2.87 billion), Match Group, Inc. ($2.83 billion), and DoorDash, Inc. ($2.54 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund stock?

Short selling MUJ is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund as its price is falling. BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund's stock is trading up $0.01 today. To short BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund 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 BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund 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 BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund?

A short squeeze for BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund 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 MUJ, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is BlackRock MuniHoldings New Jersey Quality Fund'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 MUJ, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is September, 30 2021.