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VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$48.23 -0.06 (-0.12%)
As of 06/5/2025 04:10 PM Eastern

VanEck Israel ETF Short Interest Data

VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) has a short interest of 5,500 shares. This marks a -49.07% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.3, indicating that it would take 1.3 days of the average trading volume of 4,182 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
5,500 shares
Previous Short Interest
10,800 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-49.07%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$255,200.00
Short Interest Ratio
1.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
2,150,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.26%
Today's Trading Volume
5,098 shares
Average Trading Volume
4,182 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
122%
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ISRA Short Interest Over Time

ISRA Days to Cover Over Time

ISRA Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

VanEck Israel ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/20255,500 shares $255,200.00 -49.1%N/A1.3 $46.40
4/30/202510,800 shares $477,360.00 +30.1%N/A2 $44.20
4/15/20258,300 shares $351,173.00 -13.5%N/A1.5 $42.31
3/14/202511,300 shares $495,392.00 +79.4%N/A1.9 $43.84
2/14/202520,700 shares $967,104.00 +120.2%N/A3.1 $46.72
1/31/20259,400 shares $425,914.00 -39.7%N/A1.6 $45.31
1/15/202515,600 shares $703,716.00 +26.8%N/A3.4 $45.11

ISRA Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is VanEck Israel ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of VanEck Israel ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 15th, investors have sold 5,500 shares of ISRA short. Learn More on VanEck Israel ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for VanEck Israel 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. ISRA shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on VanEck Israel ETF's short interest ratio.

Is VanEck Israel ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

VanEck Israel ETF saw a drop in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,500 shares, a drop of 49.1% from the previous total of 10,800 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.

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short VanEck Israel ETF stock?

Short selling ISRA is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from VanEck Israel ETF as its price is falling. ISRA shares are trading down $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 VanEck Israel ETF?

A short squeeze for VanEck Israel 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 ISRA, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is VanEck Israel 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 ISRA, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




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