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ProShares UltraShort Energy (DUG) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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ProShares UltraShort Energy Short Interest Data

ProShares UltraShort Energy (DUG) has a short interest of 11,500 shares. This marks a 109.09% increase 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 52,225 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
11,500 shares
Previous Short Interest
5,500 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+109.09%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$431,365.00
Short Interest Ratio
0.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
363,265 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
3.17%
Today's Trading Volume
17,948 shares
Average Trading Volume
52,225 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
34%
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DUG Short Interest Over Time

DUG Days to Cover Over Time

DUG Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

ProShares UltraShort Energy Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/202511,500 shares $431,365.00 +109.1%N/A0.3 $37.51
4/30/20255,500 shares $233,090.00 -28.6%N/A0.1 $42.38
4/15/20257,700 shares $339,647.00 -64.0%N/A0.2 $44.11
3/14/202517,800 shares $666,432.00 +31.9%N/A0.5 $37.44
2/28/202513,500 shares $493,425.00 +16.4%N/A0.3 $36.55
2/14/202511,600 shares $432,332.00 +46.8%N/A0.3 $37.27
1/31/20257,900 shares $311,260.00 +61.2%N/A0.1 $39.40
1/15/20254,900 shares $173,019.00 -15.5%N/A0.1 $35.31

DUG Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is ProShares UltraShort Energy's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of ProShares UltraShort Energy shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, investors have sold 11,500 shares of DUG short. Learn More on ProShares UltraShort Energy's current short interest.

Is ProShares UltraShort Energy's short interest increasing or decreasing?

ProShares UltraShort Energy saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 11,500 shares, an increase of 109.1% from the previous total of 5,500 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.

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short ProShares UltraShort Energy stock?

Short selling DUG is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from ProShares UltraShort Energy as its price is falling. DUG shares are trading up $0.22 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 ProShares UltraShort Energy?

A short squeeze for ProShares UltraShort Energy 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 DUG, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is ProShares UltraShort Energy'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 DUG, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




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