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John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF (JHCP) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$25.55 +0.04 (+0.16%)
As of 10/2/2025 04:10 PM Eastern

John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF Short Interest Data

John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF (JHCP) has a short interest of 18,900 shares. This marks a 1,011.76% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 4.4, indicating that it would take 4.4 days of the average trading volume of 92,906 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
18,900 shares
Previous Short Interest
1,700 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+1,011.76%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$485.16 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
4.4 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
September 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
2,150,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.88%
Today's Trading Volume
628 shares
Average Trading Volume
92,906 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
1%
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JHCP Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
9/15/202518,900 shares $485.16 thousand +1,011.8%N/A4.4 $25.67
8/31/20251,700 shares $42.93 thousand No Change0.1%0.5 $25.25

JHCP Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of September 15th, traders have sold 18,900 shares of JHCP short. Learn More on John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for John Hancock Core Plus Bond 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. JHCP shares currently have a short interest ratio of 4.0. Learn More on John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF's short interest ratio.

Is John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 18,900 shares, an increase of 1,011.8% from the previous total of 1,700 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 John Hancock Core Plus Bond 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: AppLovin Corporation ($8.81 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($5.82 billion), Reddit Inc. ($5.19 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($4.52 billion), Robinhood Markets, Inc. ($4.30 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.75 billion), CoreWeave Inc. ($3.66 billion), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC ($3.57 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($3.33 billion), and Rocket Lab Corporation ($3.26 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF stock?

Short selling JHCP is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF as its price is falling. JHCP shares are trading up $0.04 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 John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF?

A short squeeze for John Hancock Core Plus Bond 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 JHCP, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is John Hancock Core Plus Bond 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 JHCP, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is September, 15 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:JHCP) was last updated on 10/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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