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Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF (FMAT) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$49.85 +0.59 (+1.20%)
As of 06/26/2025 04:10 PM Eastern

Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF Short Interest Data

Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF (FMAT) has a short interest of 17,300 shares, representing 0.20% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 162.12% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.2, indicating that it would take 0.2 days of the average trading volume of 50,412 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
17,300 shares
Previous Short Interest
6,600 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+162.12%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$841.65 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
8,550,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.20%
Today's Trading Volume
22,594 shares
Average Trading Volume
50,412 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
45%
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FMAT Short Interest Over Time

FMAT Days to Cover Over Time

FMAT Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/202517,300 shares $841.65 thousand +162.1%0.2%0.2 $48.65
5/15/20256,600 shares $322.21 thousand +24.5%N/A0.1 $48.82
4/30/20255,300 shares $251.91 thousand -89.0%N/A0.1 $47.53
4/15/202548,200 shares $2.20 million +100.0%N/A0.6 $45.69
3/14/20252,700 shares $131.60 thousand -80.0%N/A0.1 $48.74
2/28/202513,500 shares $680.00 thousand +5.5%N/A0.2 $50.37
2/14/202512,800 shares $656.26 thousand -61.7%N/A0.2 $51.27
1/31/202533,400 shares $1.69 million -16.7%N/A0.6 $50.57
1/15/202540,100 shares $1.99 million -8.9%N/A0.8 $49.74

FMAT Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, traders have sold 17,300 shares of FMAT short. 0.20% of Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for Fidelity MSCI Materials Index 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. 0.20% of Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 17,300 shares, an increase of 162.1% from the previous total of 6,600 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.

How does Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.20% of Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF: Sprott Gold Miners ETF (0.54%), Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares (9.96%), iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (10.99%), VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (0.52%), SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF (0.01%), Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares (9.76%), iShares Global Materials ETF (0.01%), First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (0.11%), iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (0.28%), Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (1.74%),

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 Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF stock?

Short selling FMAT is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF as its price is falling. FMAT shares are trading up $0.59 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 Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF?

A short squeeze for Fidelity MSCI Materials Index 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 FMAT, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Fidelity MSCI Materials Index 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 FMAT, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




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