Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF (BSTP) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of June 15th, investors have sold 6,700 shares of BSTP short. 0.42% of Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy 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. BSTP shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF's short interest ratio.

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. 0.42% of Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF saw a decline in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,700 shares, a decline of 10.7% from the previous total of 7,500 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.

0.42% of Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF: Principal Quality ETF (0.16%), ProShares S&P 500 EX-Financials ETF (0.02%), First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF (0.07%), ProShares UltraShort Dow30 (2.44%), iShares Large Cap Value Active ETF (0.20%), AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Feb/Aug ETF (0.65%), KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (0.04%), Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - May (1.28%), Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF (3.99%), Xtrackers Russell 1000 US QARP ETF (2.12%),

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.

Short selling BSTP is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF as its price is falling. BSTP shares are trading up $0.15 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 Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy 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 BSTP, 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 BSTP, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.