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ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$43.49 +0.27 (+0.62%)
As of 06/26/2025 04:10 PM Eastern

ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF Short Interest Data

ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) has a short interest of 26,100 shares, representing 0.22% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -28.10% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.4, indicating that it would take 0.4 days of the average trading volume of 43,184 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
26,100 shares
Previous Short Interest
36,300 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-28.10%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.11 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.4 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
12,050,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.22%
Today's Trading Volume
22,482 shares
Average Trading Volume
43,184 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
52%
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EQL Short Interest Over Time

EQL Days to Cover Over Time

EQL Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/202526,100 shares $1.11 million -28.1%0.2%0.4 $42.65
5/15/202536,300 shares $1.56 million +25.2%N/A0.4 $42.86
4/30/202529,000 shares $1.19 million -14.7%N/A0.4 $41.05
4/15/202534,000 shares $1.36 million +84.8%N/A0.4 $39.94
3/14/202510,300 shares $429.48 thousand -4.6%N/A0.5 $41.70
2/28/202510,800 shares $470.34 thousand No ChangeN/A0.5 $43.55
2/14/202510,800 shares $471.78 thousand +77.1%N/A0.6 $43.68
1/31/20256,100 shares $263.64 thousand -62.1%N/A0.6 $43.22
1/15/202516,100 shares $682.80 thousand +215.7%N/A1.8 $42.41

EQL Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, investors have sold 26,100 shares of EQL short. 0.22% of ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for ALPS Equal Sector Weight 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. 0.22% of ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF saw a decline in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 26,100 shares, a decline of 28.1% from the previous total of 36,300 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 ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.22% of ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF: ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500 (6.89%), ProShares Short QQQ (3.22%), Gotham Enhanced 500 ETF (0.00%), SoFi Select 500 ETF (0.13%), Fidelity Momentum Factor ETF (0.44%), Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index ETF (0.25%), Harbor International Compounders ETF (1.08%), SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF (0.27%), Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF (0.03%), AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF (0.05%),

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 ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF stock?

Short selling EQL is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF as its price is falling. EQL shares are trading up $0.27 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 ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF?

A short squeeze for ALPS Equal Sector Weight 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 EQL, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is ALPS Equal Sector Weight 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 EQL, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:EQL) was last updated on 6/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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