Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF (DIEM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of August 31st, traders have sold 63,100 shares of DIEM short. 10.52% of Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index 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. DIEM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 11.0. Learn More on Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index 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. 10.52% of Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 63,100 shares, an increase of 10,416.7% from the previous total of 600 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.

10.52% of Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF: Franklin International Dividend Multiplier Index ETF (0.11%), ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (0.01%), First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (1.92%), Sound Equity Dividend Income ETF (0.11%), Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (0.86%), Altrius Global Dividend ETF (0.21%), Cullen Enhanced Equity Income ETF (0.96%), John Hancock International High Dividend ETF (0.44%), iMGP Berkshire Dividend Growth ETF (0.01%), Pacer Metaurus Nasdaq-100 Dividend Multiplier 600 ETF (4.20%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($73.23 billion), Invesco QQQ ($29.52 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($20.82 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.76 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($9.37 billion), Strategy Inc ($7.58 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.78 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.72 billion), AppLovin Corporation ($6.37 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($6.29 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling DIEM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF as its price is falling. DIEM shares are trading down $0.02 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 Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index 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 DIEM, 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 DIEM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is August, 31 2025.