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Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF Short Interest Data

Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (FTEC) has a short interest of 198,100 shares. This marks a 19.55% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.6, indicating that it would take 0.6 days of the average trading volume of 380,421 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
198,100 shares
Previous Short Interest
165,700 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+19.55%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$39.84 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
71,300,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.28%
Today's Trading Volume
258,548 shares
Average Trading Volume
380,421 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
68%
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FTEC Short Interest Over Time

FTEC Days to Cover Over Time

FTEC Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/15/2025198,100 shares $39.84 million +19.6%N/A0.6 $201.10
6/30/2025165,700 shares $32.68 million +22.9%0.2%0.4 $197.22
6/15/2025134,800 shares $25.01 million -42.9%0.2%0.3 $185.51
5/31/2025236,200 shares $42.38 million +10.4%0.3%0.5 $179.44
5/15/2025213,900 shares $39.17 million -42.0%N/A0.5 $183.11
4/30/2025369,000 shares $60.30 million +50.3%N/A0.8 $163.41
4/15/2025245,500 shares $38.40 million -27.3%N/A0.5 $156.42
3/14/202590,500 shares $15.16 million -63.3%N/A0.2 $167.55
2/28/2025246,700 shares $43.90 million +18.3%N/A0.7 $177.93
2/14/2025208,600 shares $39.69 million -44.6%N/A0.7 $190.25
1/31/2025376,500 shares $69.07 million -24.3%N/A1.3 $183.46
1/15/2025497,500 shares $92.20 million +75.5%N/A1.8 $185.32

FTEC Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Short interest is the volume of Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 15th, traders have sold 198,100 shares of FTEC short. Learn More on Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Fidelity MSCI Information Technology 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. FTEC shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF?

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

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

Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 198,100 shares, an increase of 19.6% from the previous total of 165,700 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 Information Technology Index ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?
Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Coinbase Global, Inc. ($5.11 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.76 billion), Reddit Inc. ($2.84 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($2.79 billion), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC ($2.79 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($2.67 billion), Rocket Lab Corporation ($2.49 billion), AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ($2.12 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.09 billion), and Omnicom Group Inc. ($2.04 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

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

Short selling FTEC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF as its price is falling. FTEC shares are trading up $0.40 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 Information Technology Index ETF?

A short squeeze for Fidelity MSCI Information Technology 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 FTEC, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Fidelity MSCI Information Technology 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 FTEC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 15 2025.




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