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Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$72.71 +0.06 (+0.08%)
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Fidelity Quality Factor ETF Short Interest Data

Fidelity Quality Factor ETF (FQAL) has a short interest of 7,200 shares, representing 0.05% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 56.52% 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 44,085 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
7,200 shares
Previous Short Interest
4,600 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+56.52%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$510.34 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
14,900,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.05%
Today's Trading Volume
18,087 shares
Average Trading Volume
44,085 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
41%
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FQAL Short Interest Over Time

FQAL Days to Cover Over Time

FQAL Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Fidelity Quality Factor ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/20257,200 shares $510.34 thousand +56.5%0.0%0.2 $70.88
7/15/20254,600 shares $320.94 thousand -4.2%N/A0.1 $69.77
6/30/20254,800 shares $334.22 thousand -11.1%0.0%0.1 $69.63
6/15/20255,400 shares $365.15 thousand +68.8%0.0%0.1 $67.62
5/31/20253,200 shares $214.46 thousand -43.9%0.0%0.1 $67.02
5/15/20255,700 shares $383.38 thousand +72.7%N/A0.1 $67.26
4/30/20253,300 shares $210.08 thousand -85.8%N/A0.1 $63.66
4/15/202523,300 shares $1.45 million +529.7%N/A0.4 $62.08
3/14/20259,300 shares $599.48 thousand +25.7%N/A0.3 $64.46
2/28/20257,400 shares $499.13 thousand +2.8%N/A0.3 $67.45
2/14/20257,200 shares $494.93 thousand -66.8%N/A0.2 $68.74
1/31/202521,700 shares $1.46 million -8.8%N/A0.7 $67.29
1/15/202523,800 shares $1.58 million +103.4%N/A0.9 $66.20

FQAL Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fidelity Quality Factor ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Fidelity Quality Factor ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 31st, traders have sold 7,200 shares of FQAL short. 0.05% of Fidelity Quality Factor ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Fidelity Quality Factor ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for Fidelity Quality Factor 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. 0.05% of Fidelity Quality Factor ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Fidelity Quality Factor ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Fidelity Quality Factor ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 7,200 shares, an increase of 56.5% from the previous total of 4,600 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 Quality Factor ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.05% of Fidelity Quality Factor ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Fidelity Quality Factor ETF: ProShares Short S&P 500 (5.64%), SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (0.86%), First Trust Large Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (0.09%), John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (0.14%), Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF (0.23%), Fidelity Value Factor ETF (0.35%), Invesco Large Cap Value ETF (0.29%), BNY Mellon International Equity ETF (1.19%), Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF (0.28%), Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (9.60%),

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 Fidelity Quality Factor ETF stock?

Short selling FQAL is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Fidelity Quality Factor ETF as its price is falling. FQAL shares are trading up $0.06 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 Quality Factor ETF?

A short squeeze for Fidelity Quality Factor 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 FQAL, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Fidelity Quality Factor 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 FQAL, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:FQAL) was last updated on 8/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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