United Microelectronics (UMC) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$7.72

+0.29 (+3.90%)

(As of 07/26/2024 ET)

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United Microelectronics Short Interest Data

Current Short Interest: 54,110,000 shares
Previous Short Interest: 55,560,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month: -2.61%
Dollar Volume Sold Short: $443.16 million
Short Interest Ratio: 5.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date: July 15, 2024

Outstanding Shares: 2,505,970,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted: 2.16%
Today's Trading Volume: 17,035,428 shares
Average Trading Volume: 12,151,345 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average: 140%

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United Microelectronics Short Interest History

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Report Date	Total Shares Sold Short	Dollar Volume Sold Short	Change from Previous Report	Percentage of Float Shorted	Days to Cover	Price on Report Date
7/15/2024	54,110,000 shares	$443.16 million	-2.6%	N/A	5.8	$8.19
6/30/2024	55,560,000 shares	$486.71 million	-3.7%	N/A	6.7	$8.76
6/15/2024	57,690,000 shares	$503.63 million	-3.9%	N/A	7.2	$8.73
5/31/2024	60,050,000 shares	$511.03 million	+10.2%	N/A	7.5	$8.51
5/15/2024	54,510,000 shares	$446.98 million	-3.5%	N/A	6.9	$8.20
4/30/2024	56,490,000 shares	$434.41 million	-5.9%	N/A	7.2	$7.69
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4/15/2024	60,050,000 shares	$468.99 million	-3.4%	N/A	7.5	$7.81
3/31/2024	62,190,000 shares	$503.12 million	+6.4%	N/A	8.3	$8.09
3/15/2024	58,470,000 shares	$470.10 million	+2.4%	N/A	7.8	$8.04
2/29/2024	57,100,000 shares	$438.53 million	-0.5%	N/A	7.8	$7.68
2/15/2024	57,410,000 shares	$448.09 million	-0.1%	N/A	8.4	$7.81
1/31/2024	57,440,000 shares	$441.71 million	-5.0%	N/A	8.5	$7.69
1/15/2024	60,450,000 shares	$480.58 million	+0.2%	N/A	9.1	$7.95
12/31/2023	60,360,000 shares	$510.65 million	-5.4%	N/A	9.5	$8.46
12/15/2023	63,820,000 shares	$516.94 million	+0.7%	N/A	10.2	$8.10
11/30/2023	63,380,000 shares	$493.73 million	-3.5%	N/A	10.4	$7.79
11/15/2023	65,690,000 shares	$501.21 million	+6.2%	N/A	10.6	$7.63
10/31/2023	61,860,000 shares	$440.75 million	+2.8%	N/A	10.2	$7.13
10/15/2023	60,150,000 shares	$427.07 million	+2.7%	N/A	10.3	$7.10
9/30/2023	58,600,000 shares	$413.72 million	+15.5%	N/A	10	$7.06
9/15/2023	50,760,000 shares	$370.04 million	+1.8%	N/A	8.6	$7.29
8/31/2023	49,850,000 shares	$357.18 million	+3.4%	N/A	8.4	$7.17
8/15/2023	48,230,000 shares	$334.96 million	+5.9%	N/A	7.6	$6.95
7/31/2023	45,560,000 shares	$342.16 million	+3.2%	N/A	7.1	$7.51
7/15/2023	44,160,000 shares	$344.89 million	-3.0%	N/A	6.7	$7.81
6/30/2023	45,510,000 shares	$359.07 million	-7.9%	N/A	7.2	$7.89
6/15/2023	49,400,000 shares	$440.90 million	-8.3%	N/A	7.7	$8.93
5/31/2023	53,880,000 shares	$445.32 million	+5.6%	N/A	8	$8.27
5/15/2023	51,020,000 shares	$402.55 million	+4.7%	N/A	8	$7.89
4/30/2023	48,710,000 shares	$391.14 million	-2.6%	N/A	7.3	$8.03
4/15/2023	50,020,000 shares	$418.67 million	-2.3%	N/A	7	$8.37
3/31/2023	51,220,000 shares	$448.69 million	-6.6%	N/A	6.9	$8.76
3/15/2023	54,810,000 shares	$456.02 million	+0.8%	N/A	7.2	$8.32
2/28/2023	54,390,000 shares	$442.19 million	+5.6%	N/A	7.2	$8.13
2/15/2023	51,530,000 shares	$424.61 million	-3.3%	N/A	6.6	$8.24
1/31/2023	53,280,000 shares	$433.17 million	+2.2%	N/A	6.1	$8.13
1/15/2023	52,160,000 shares	$391.20 million	+3.2%	N/A	5.7	$7.50
12/30/2022	50,560,000 shares	$330.16 million	+2.4%	N/A	5.1	$6.53
12/15/2022	49,390,000 shares	$345.73 million	-1.0%	N/A	4.9	$7.00
11/30/2022	49,880,000 shares	$376.10 million	-1.7%	N/A	5	$7.54
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11/15/2022	50,730,000 shares	$384.53 million	-12.1%	N/A	5.1	$7.58
10/31/2022	57,720,000 shares	$342.28 million	+12.8%	N/A	6.2	$5.93
10/15/2022	51,190,000 shares	$297.93 million	-2.3%	N/A	5.9	$5.82
9/30/2022	52,410,000 shares	$291.92 million	+5.9%	N/A	6.4	$5.57
9/15/2022	49,510,000 shares	$314.39 million	-3.8%	N/A	5.9	$6.35
8/31/2022	51,460,000 shares	$341.18 million	+2.8%	N/A	6	$6.63
8/15/2022	50,040,000 shares	$363.79 million	-17.0%	N/A	5.8	$7.27
7/31/2022	60,290,000 shares	$411.18 million	+5.4%	N/A	6.8	$6.82
7/15/2022	57,220,000 shares	$383.37 million	+6.6%	N/A	6.3	$6.70
6/30/2022	53,670,000 shares	$363.35 million	+1.3%	N/A	6	$6.77
6/15/2022	52,990,000 shares	$445.12 million	-3.9%	N/A	5.9	$8.40
5/31/2022	55,120,000 shares	$485.61 million	-2.6%	N/A	6	$8.81
5/15/2022	56,570,000 shares	$473.49 million	-0.1%	N/A	5.8	$8.37
4/30/2022	56,600,000 shares	$450.54 million	-7.2%	N/A	5.6	$7.96
4/15/2022	61,010,000 shares	$494.18 million	+15.2%	N/A	5.6	$8.10
3/31/2022	52,950,000 shares	$482.90 million	+0.7%	N/A	4.9	$9.12
3/15/2022	52,560,000 shares	$470.94 million	+3.5%	N/A	5.4	$8.96
2/28/2022	50,770,000 shares	$471.15 million	-8.7%	N/A	5.4	$9.28
2/15/2022	55,580,000 shares	$550.24 million	+10.1%	N/A	6.1	$9.90
1/31/2022	50,500,000 shares	$496.42 million	+20.6%	N/A	5.9	$9.83
1/15/2022	41,880,000 shares	$489.58 million	+15.6%	N/A	5	$11.69
12/31/2021	36,230,000 shares	$423.89 million	+10.7%	N/A	4.8	$11.70
12/15/2021	32,720,000 shares	$375.30 million	-3.1%	N/A	4.2	$11.47
11/30/2021	33,780,000 shares	$392.86 million	-7.2%	N/A	4.6	$11.63
11/15/2021	36,380,000 shares	$414.00 million	+35.7%	N/A	4.8	$11.38
10/29/2021	26,820,000 shares	$275.44 million	+18.1%	N/A	3.4	$10.27
10/15/2021	22,720,000 shares	$236.06 million	+25.0%	N/A	3	$10.39
9/30/2021	18,170,000 shares	$207.68 million	-7.5%	N/A	2.4	$11.43
9/15/2021	19,640,000 shares	$235.09 million	+3.5%	N/A	2.8	$11.97
8/31/2021	18,970,000 shares	$215.69 million	+37.2%	N/A	2.7	$11.37
8/13/2021	13,830,000 shares	$144.11 million	+21.0%	N/A	2.1	$10.42
7/30/2021	11,430,000 shares	$120.36 million	-8.7%	N/A	1.7	$10.53
7/15/2021	12,520,000 shares	$118.56 million	-11.6%	N/A	2	$9.47
6/30/2021	14,170,000 shares	$133.91 million	+1.9%	N/A	2.3	$9.45
6/15/2021	13,910,000 shares	$132.98 million	-8.1%	N/A	2.2	$9.56
5/28/2021	15,140,000 shares	$142.47 million	+24.6%	N/A	2.5	$9.41
5/14/2021	12,150,000 shares	$103.52 million	+28.3%	N/A	1.8	$8.52
4/30/2021	9,470,000 shares	$95.93 million	-15.9%	N/A	1.4	$10.13
4/15/2021	11,260,000 shares	$102.92 million	-1.8%	N/A	1.6	$9.14
3/31/2021	11,460,000 shares	$101.88 million	-24.1%	N/A	1.5	$8.89
3/15/2021	15,100,000 shares	$132.58 million	-0.5%	N/A	2.1	$8.78
2/26/2021	15,170,000 shares	$147.45 million	-2.6%	N/A	2	$9.72
2/12/2021	15,580,000 shares	$165.15 million	-9.8%	N/A	2.2	$10.60
1/29/2021	17,270,000 shares	$160.27 million	+83.7%	N/A	2.7	$9.28
1/15/2021	9,400,000 shares	$89.39 million	+21.5%	N/A	1.5	$9.51
12/31/2020	7,740,000 shares	$67.03 million	+2.5%	N/A	1.6	$8.66
12/15/2020	7,550,000 shares	$62.06 million	+41.4%	N/A	1.7	$8.22
11/30/2020	5,340,000 shares	$37.22 million	+212.3%	N/A	1.3	$6.97
10/30/2020	1,420,000 shares	$7.72 million	+30.3%	N/A	0.5	$5.44
10/15/2020	1,090,000 shares	$6.00 million	+44.5%	N/A	0.4	$5.50
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9/30/2020	754,300 shares	$3.61 million	-3.5%	N/A	0.3	$4.79
9/15/2020	781,800 shares	$3.38 million	+59.9%	N/A	0.4	$4.32
8/31/2020	488,900 shares	$1.73 million	-17.1%	N/A	0.3	$3.54
8/14/2020	589,500 shares	$2.33 million	-42.8%	N/A	0.3	$3.96
7/31/2020	1,030,000 shares	$3.81 million	+29.4%	N/A	0.6	$3.70
7/15/2020	796,100 shares	$2.20 million	-10.6%	N/A	0.8	$2.76
6/30/2020	890,300 shares	$2.35 million	-14.4%	N/A	1	$2.64
6/15/2020	1,040,000 shares	$2.72 million	+8.5%	N/A	1.1	$2.62
5/29/2020	958,400 shares	$2.42 million	+23.0%	N/A	0.8	$2.53
5/15/2020	779,000 shares	$1.96 million	+22.2%	N/A	0.7	$2.52
4/30/2020	637,500 shares	$1.59 million	-39.9%	N/A	0.6	$2.50
4/15/2020	1,060,000 shares	$2.60 million	-7.8%	N/A	1	$2.45
3/31/2020	1,150,000 shares	$2.50 million	+41.1%	N/A	1.1	$2.17
3/13/2020	815,300 shares	$1.88 million	+143.0%	0.0%	1.2	$2.30
2/28/2020	335,500 shares	$748,165.00	-53.5%	N/A	0.5	$2.23
2/14/2020	721,700 shares	$1.79 million	-31.9%	N/A	1	$2.48
1/31/2020	1,060,000 shares	$2.71 million	+9.6%	N/A	1.7	$2.56
1/15/2020	967,000 shares	$2.68 million	-50.7%	N/A	1.7	$2.77
12/31/2019	1,960,000 shares	$5.08 million	-4.4%	N/A	3.5	$2.59

UMC Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Microelectronics' current short interest?: Short interest is the volume of United Microelectronics shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 15th, investors have sold 54,110,000 shares of UMC short. Learn More on United Microelectronics' current short interest.
What is a good short interest ratio for United Microelectronics?: 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. UMC shares currently have a short interest ratio of 6.0. Learn More on United Microelectronics's short interest ratio.
Which institutional investors are shorting United Microelectronics?: As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of United Microelectronics: Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., Walleye Trading LLC, PEAK6 Investments LLC, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Is United Microelectronics' short interest increasing or decreasing?: United Microelectronics saw a drop in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 54,110,000 shares, a drop of 2.6% from the previous total of 55,560,000 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 United Microelectronics' short interest compare to its competitors?: Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "electronic equipment" compare to United Microelectronics: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (0.83%), GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (13.36%), Hubbell Incorporated (2.82%), Qorvo, Inc. (3.04%), Universal Display Co. (1.97%), Leonardo DRS, Inc. (2.93%), Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (10.47%), Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (6.26%), LG Display Co., Ltd. (0.02%), Impinj, Inc. (9.49%),
Which stocks are the most shorted right now?: As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.13 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($2.77 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.76 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.36 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($2.22 billion), Paychex, Inc. ($2.02 billion), Tractor Supply ($1.81 billion), Enphase Energy, Inc. ($1.65 billion), Chesapeake Energy Co. ($1.62 billion), and Lululemon Athletica Inc. ($1.58 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.
What does it mean to sell short United Microelectronics stock?: Short selling UMC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from United Microelectronics as its price is falling. UMC shares are trading up $0.29 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 United Microelectronics?: A short squeeze for United Microelectronics 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 UMC, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.
How often is United Microelectronics' 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 UMC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 15 2024.