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VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$19.14 +0.40 (+2.13%)
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VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF) had a short interest of 3,077 shares sold short, representing 0.23% of the public float. This marks a 117.61% 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 8,231 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
3,077 shares
Previous Short Interest
1,414 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
117.61%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$61.11 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
1,350,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.23%
Today's Trading Volume
1,329 shares
Average Trading Volume
8,231 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
16%
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BRF Short Interest Over Time

BRF Days to Cover Over Time

BRF Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/20263,077 shares $61.11 thousand +117.6%0.2%0.5 $19.86
3/31/20261,414 shares $25.88 thousand -46.8%0.1%0.2 $18.30
3/13/20262,659 shares $44.94 thousand -61.0%0.2%0.33 $16.90
2/27/20266,814 shares $132.87 thousand -69.3%0.5%0.47 $19.50
2/13/202622,159 shares $414.15 thousand +28.7%1.6%2.84 $18.69
1/30/202617,213 shares $318.44 thousand +219.7%1.3%1.72 $18.50
1/15/20265,384 shares $90.88 thousand -51.0%0.4%1.25 $16.88
12/31/202510,994 shares $176.34 thousand -24.2%0.8%1.38 $16.04
12/15/202514,498 shares $251.54 thousand +36.5%1.1%3.6 $17.35
11/28/202510,622 shares $186.42 thousand +42.5%0.8%1.92 $17.55
11/14/20257,452 shares $127.80 thousand +65.5%0.6%2.03 $17.15
10/31/20254,502 shares $73.52 thousand +6.0%0.3%2.52 $16.33
10/15/20254,200 shares $64.89 thousand -75.7%0.3%0.7 $15.45
9/30/202517,300 shares $281.64 thousand +232.7%N/A2.8 $16.28
9/15/20255,200 shares $85.33 thousand +246.7%N/A0.9 $16.41
8/31/20251,500 shares $23.48 thousand -96.4%0.1%0.3 $15.65
8/15/202541,200 shares $618.82 thousand +9.9%N/A9.2 $15.02
7/31/202537,500 shares $528.38 thousand +1,983.3%2.9%7.8 $14.09
7/15/20251,800 shares $26.28 thousand -37.9%N/A0.4 $14.60
6/30/20252,900 shares $44.66 thousand -25.6%0.2%0.6 $15.40
6/15/20253,900 shares $58.07 thousand -59.0%0.3%0.4 $14.89
5/31/20259,500 shares $136.80 thousand +458.8%0.7%1 $14.40
5/15/20251,700 shares $24.02 thousand -95.5%N/A0.2 $14.13
4/30/202538,000 shares $520.60 thousand +77.6%N/A3.9 $13.70
4/15/202521,400 shares $266.22 thousand -4.5%N/A2.3 $12.44
3/14/20253,100 shares $39.00 thousand -58.1%N/A0.3 $12.58
2/28/20257,400 shares $86.95 thousand -14.0%N/A0.9 $11.75
2/14/20258,600 shares $111.11 thousand -25.2%N/A1.2 $12.92
1/31/202511,500 shares $141.45 thousand +10.6%N/A1.7 $12.30
1/15/202510,400 shares $121.06 thousand -22.4%N/A1.5 $11.64

BRF Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, traders have sold 3,077 shares of BRF short. 0.23% of VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF?

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. BRF shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.5. Learn More on VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF?

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. 0.23% of VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,077 shares, an increase of 117.6% from the previous total of 1,414 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 VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.23% of VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF: Argent Focused Small Cap ETF (0.56%), JPMorgan Active Small Cap Value ETF (0.00%), Royce Quant Small-Cap Quality Value ETF (0.15%), ProShares Ultra SmallCap600 (2.70%), Calamos Russell 2000 Structured Alt Protection ETF - July (0.07%), First Trust Small Cap BuyWrite Income ETF (0.19%), InfraCap Small Cap Income ETF (0.22%), Invesco Nasdaq Future Gen 200 ETF (1.95%), First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (0.15%), Harbor Active Small Cap ETF (0.23%),

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 ($87.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($42.26 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($24.79 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($13.16 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($10.01 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($9.77 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($8.69 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.06 billion), CoreWeave Inc. ($7.67 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.64 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF stock?

Short selling BRF is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF as its price is falling. BRF shares are trading up $0.40 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 VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF?

A short squeeze for VanEck Brazil Small-Cap 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 BRF, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF'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 BRF, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do BRF's short interest metrics mean?

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

  • 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.




This page (NYSEARCA:BRF) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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