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Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF (FNCL) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$73.73 +0.13 (+0.18%)
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Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF (FNCL) had a short interest of 34,241 shares sold short, representing 0.11% of the public float. This marks a 368.80% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.3, meaning it would take 0.3 days of the average trading volume of 149,116 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
34,241 shares
Previous Short Interest
7,304 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
368.80%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.55 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
29,800,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.11%
Today's Trading Volume
78,945 shares
Average Trading Volume
149,116 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
53%
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FNCL Short Interest Over Time

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FNCL Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/202634,241 shares $2.55 million +368.8%0.1%0.34 $74.43
3/31/20267,304 shares $512.74 thousand -85.8%0.0%0.04 $70.20
3/13/202651,450 shares $3.57 million -30.1%0.2%0.3 $69.39
2/27/202673,602 shares $5.38 million +86.5%0.2%0.6 $73.11
2/13/202639,470 shares $2.91 million -13.3%0.1%0.37 $73.82
1/30/202645,545 shares $3.47 million -70.0%0.1%0.36 $76.22
1/15/2026151,576 shares $11.77 million +460.3%0.5%0.79 $77.65
12/31/202527,054 shares $2.10 million +160.5%0.1%0.27 $77.74
12/15/202510,387 shares $811.43 thousand -36.2%0.0%0.12 $78.12
11/28/202516,280 shares $1.23 million -47.5%0.1%0.15 $75.56
11/14/202531,023 shares $2.30 million -13.1%0.1%0.26 $74.25
10/31/202535,692 shares $2.65 million +145.6%0.1%0.29 $74.18
10/15/202514,500 shares $1.09 million -5.8%0.0%0.2 $75.45
9/30/202515,400 shares $1.18 million -87.5%N/A0.2 $76.34
9/15/2025123,500 shares $9.44 million +45.8%N/A1.3 $76.41
8/31/202584,700 shares $6.51 million +294.0%0.3%0.8 $76.81
8/15/202521,500 shares $1.60 million -75.5%N/A0.2 $74.65
7/31/202587,800 shares $6.52 million -52.8%0.3%0.8 $74.28
7/15/2025186,000 shares $13.63 million +668.6%N/A1.7 $73.30
6/30/202524,200 shares $1.79 million +8.0%0.1%0.2 $74.04
6/15/202522,400 shares $1.58 million +3.7%0.1%0.2 $70.39
5/31/202521,600 shares $1.54 million -74.1%0.1%0.2 $71.41
5/15/202583,300 shares $6.01 million +89.3%N/A0.5 $72.11
4/30/202544,000 shares $2.99 million +62.4%N/A0.3 $67.96
4/15/202527,100 shares $1.78 million +36.2%N/A0.2 $65.62
3/14/202524,200 shares $1.64 million -83.8%N/A0.2 $67.88
2/28/2025149,700 shares $10.98 million +23.0%N/A0.9 $73.36
2/14/2025121,700 shares $8.96 million +31.7%N/A0.8 $73.60
1/31/202592,400 shares $6.76 million -30.1%N/A0.6 $73.15
1/15/2025132,100 shares $9.29 million +14.0%N/A0.8 $70.35

FNCL Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Short interest is the volume of Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, traders have sold 34,241 shares of FNCL short. 0.11% of Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Fidelity MSCI Financials Index 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. FNCL shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.3. Learn More on Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Fidelity MSCI Financials 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. 0.11% of Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

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

Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 34,241 shares, an increase of 368.8% from the previous total of 7,304 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 Financials Index ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.11% of Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF: iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (0.22%), iShares U.S. Financials ETF (2.19%), iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (2.26%), ProShares Ultra Financials (0.45%), iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (1.12%), iShares Global Financials ETF (0.08%), Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3x Shares (13.09%), SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (0.01%), SPDR S&P Insurance ETF (56.65%), Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF (1.22%),

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 ($87.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($42.26 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($24.79 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($13.16 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($10.01 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($9.77 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($8.69 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.06 billion), CoreWeave Inc. ($7.67 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.64 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF stock?

Short selling FNCL is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF as its price is falling. FNCL shares are trading up $0.13 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 Financials Index ETF?

A short squeeze for Fidelity MSCI Financials 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 FNCL, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Fidelity MSCI Financials 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 FNCL, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do FNCL's short interest metrics mean?

Understanding short interest metrics can help you assess how traders are positioning around a stock like FNCL:

  • Shares Sold Short: The total number of shares that have been sold by short sellers but have not yet been covered or closed out. A high number may indicate bearish sentiment.
  • Short Float: The percentage of a company’s publicly available shares (or "float") that are sold short. A higher short float suggests a greater portion of the stock is being bet against.
  • Days to Cover (Short Interest Ratio): This estimates how many days it would take short sellers to cover their positions, based on average daily trading volume. Higher values can signal potential for a short squeeze if buying pressure increases.

These metrics are often used by traders to gauge sentiment, volatility risk, and the potential for price movements based on short covering activity.




This page (NYSEARCA:FNCL) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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