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Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Innovator IBD 50 ETF Short Interest Data

Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY) has a short interest of 87,300 shares, representing 3.56% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 12.65% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.9, indicating that it would take 0.9 days of the average trading volume of 122,115 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
87,300 shares
Previous Short Interest
77,500 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+12.65%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.99 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
2,450,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
3.56%
Today's Trading Volume
132,829 shares
Average Trading Volume
122,115 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
109%
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FFTY Short Interest Over Time

FFTY Days to Cover Over Time

FFTY Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Innovator IBD 50 ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/202587,300 shares $2.99 million +12.7%3.6%0.9 $34.23
7/15/202577,500 shares $2.51 million +4.3%N/A1.3 $32.35
6/30/202574,300 shares $2.41 million +97.1%3.0%1.4 $32.49
6/15/202537,700 shares $1.13 million +5.6%1.5%0.7 $30.10
5/31/202535,700 shares $1.06 million -44.8%1.4%0.6 $29.75
5/15/202564,700 shares $1.88 million +0.2%N/A0.7 $29.01
4/30/202564,600 shares $1.75 million -11.8%N/A0.5 $27.05
4/15/202573,200 shares $1.94 million -5.9%N/A0.5 $26.55
3/14/202590,300 shares $2.46 million -3.7%N/A0.5 $27.24
2/28/202593,800 shares $2.70 million -12.4%N/A0.5 $28.83
2/14/2025107,100 shares $3.61 million +51.7%N/A0.6 $33.75
1/31/202570,600 shares $2.11 million +33.5%N/A0.5 $29.95
1/15/202552,900 shares $1.57 million -3.1%N/A0.5 $29.68

FFTY Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Innovator IBD 50 ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Innovator IBD 50 ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 31st, investors have sold 87,300 shares of FFTY short. 3.56% of Innovator IBD 50 ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Innovator IBD 50 ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Innovator IBD 50 ETF?

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. FFTY shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on Innovator IBD 50 ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Innovator IBD 50 ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Innovator IBD 50 ETF: Simplex Trading LLC, and Belvedere Trading LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Innovator IBD 50 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. 3.56% of Innovator IBD 50 ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Innovator IBD 50 ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Innovator IBD 50 ETF saw a increase in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 87,300 shares, an increase of 12.6% from the previous total of 77,500 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.

How does Innovator IBD 50 ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

3.56% of Innovator IBD 50 ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Innovator IBD 50 ETF: InfraCap Equity Income Fund ETF (1.36%), First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (0.01%), Franklin FTSE Australia ETF (0.07%), iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF (1.09%), iShares MSCI Ireland ETF (0.54%), Rayliant Quantamental Emerging Market Equity ETF (0.80%), Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF (0.94%), Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF (0.40%), iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (0.48%), Nuveen Enhanced Yield U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (0.04%),

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 ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Innovator IBD 50 ETF stock?

Short selling FFTY is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Innovator IBD 50 ETF as its price is falling. FFTY shares are trading up $0.57 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 Innovator IBD 50 ETF?

A short squeeze for Innovator IBD 50 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 FFTY, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Innovator IBD 50 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 FFTY, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:FFTY) was last updated on 8/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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