Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 15th, investors have sold 542,000 shares of BLOK short. Learn More on Amplify Transformational Data Sharing 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. BLOK shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF's short interest ratio.

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF: Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Caption Management LLC, Torno Capital LLC, and Walleye Trading LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 542,000 shares, an increase of 80.0% from the previous total of 301,100 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 Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF: iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (0.49%), Global X S&P 500 Catholic Values ETF (0.09%), iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF (0.23%), iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF (0.11%), Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF (0.60%), The Defiance Quantum ETF (1.12%), iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EAFE ETF (0.19%), SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF (0.17%), Global X Cybersecurity ETF (0.94%), Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF (0.32%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling BLOK is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF as its price is falling. BLOK shares are trading down $0.88 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 Amplify Transformational Data Sharing 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 BLOK, 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 BLOK, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.