Xtrackers FTSE Developed ex US Multifactor ETF (DEEF) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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. DEEF shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.2. Learn More on Xtrackers FTSE Developed ex US Multifactor 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. 0.01% of Xtrackers FTSE Developed ex US Multifactor ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Xtrackers FTSE Developed ex US Multifactor ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 87 shares, an increase of 163.6% from the previous total of 33 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.

0.01% of Xtrackers FTSE Developed ex US Multifactor ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Xtrackers FTSE Developed ex US Multifactor ETF: SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (0.03%), Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF (0.17%), Simplify Bond Bull ETF (0.44%), FlexShares Developed Markets ex-US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (0.10%), Pacer Trendpilot Fund of Funds ETF (0.06%), Simplify Ancorato Target 25 Distribution ETF (2.11%), SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets StrategicFactors ETF (2.14%), Ranger Equity Bear ETF (0.95%), AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF (0.06%), Franklin FTSE Germany ETF (0.05%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($86.09 billion), Invesco QQQ ($39.89 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($26.13 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($12.66 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($12.29 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($11.87 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($9.82 billion), Lumentum Holdings Inc. ($8.51 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($7.76 billion), and Bloom Energy Corporation ($7.40 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling DEEF is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Xtrackers FTSE Developed ex US Multifactor ETF as its price is falling. 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 Xtrackers FTSE Developed ex US Multifactor ETF 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 DEEF, 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 DEEF, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2026.