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Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF Short Interest Data

Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS) has a short interest of 208,600 shares, representing 0.13% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -50.62% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.3, indicating that it would take 0.3 days of the average trading volume of 466,347 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
208,600 shares
Previous Short Interest
422,400 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-50.62%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$12.80 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
159,570,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.13%
Today's Trading Volume
149,833 shares
Average Trading Volume
466,347 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
32%
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DFAS Short Interest Over Time

DFAS Days to Cover Over Time

DFAS Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/2025208,600 shares $12.80 million -50.6%0.1%0.3 $61.34
5/15/2025422,400 shares $26.40 million -19.1%N/A0.6 $62.50
4/30/2025522,100 shares $30.26 million +45.5%N/A0.7 $57.96
4/15/2025358,900 shares $19.98 million +5.0%N/A0.5 $55.68
3/14/2025278,500 shares $16.75 million +18.7%N/A0.5 $60.14
2/28/2025234,600 shares $14.96 million -54.1%N/A0.5 $63.77
2/14/2025510,500 shares $34.06 million +157.1%N/A1.1 $66.71
1/31/2025198,600 shares $13.36 million -63.0%N/A0.4 $67.25
1/15/2025536,100 shares $35.71 million +9.6%N/A1.3 $66.62

DFAS Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, traders have sold 208,600 shares of DFAS short. 0.13% of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for Dimensional U.S. 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. 0.13% of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF saw a drop in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 208,600 shares, a drop of 50.6% from the previous total of 422,400 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 Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.13% of Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF: iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (0.83%), Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (0.53%), iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (4.64%), Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (0.56%), SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (0.17%), iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (4.98%), Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (0.61%), Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (6.53%), iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (0.08%), iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (0.16%),

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 ($64.96 billion), Invesco QQQ ($27.88 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.94 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.69 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($8.58 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($5.72 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.45 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.70 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.54 billion), and Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.49 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF stock?

Short selling DFAS is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF as its price is falling. DFAS shares are trading down $0.52 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 Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF?

A short squeeze for Dimensional U.S. Small Cap 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 DFAS, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Dimensional U.S. 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 DFAS, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:DFAS) was last updated on 6/26/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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