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John Hancock Preferred Income ETF (JHPI) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$22.93 -0.03 (-0.13%)
As of 08/28/2025 04:10 PM Eastern

John Hancock Preferred Income ETF Short Interest Data

John Hancock Preferred Income ETF (JHPI) has a short interest of 20,700 shares, representing 0.55% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 7.81% 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 30,066 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
20,700 shares
Previous Short Interest
19,200 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+7.81%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$469.89 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
3,750,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.55%
Today's Trading Volume
132,657 shares
Average Trading Volume
30,066 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
441%
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JHPI Short Interest Over Time

JHPI Days to Cover Over Time

JHPI Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

John Hancock Preferred Income ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/202520,700 shares $469.89 thousand +7.8%0.6%0.6 $22.70
7/15/202519,200 shares $432.77 thousand -15.8%N/A0.8 $22.54
6/30/202522,800 shares $514.14 thousand -42.0%0.6%0.9 $22.55
6/15/202539,300 shares $881.11 thousand -9.0%1.1%1.4 $22.42
5/31/202543,200 shares $963.36 thousand +148.3%1.3%1.4 $22.30
5/15/202517,400 shares $388.89 thousand -26.9%N/A0.6 $22.35
4/30/202523,800 shares $523.84 thousand +155.9%N/A0.9 $22.01
4/15/20259,300 shares $203.02 thousand +830.0%N/A0.3 $21.83
3/14/202528,700 shares $650.92 thousand +2,770.0%N/A1.2 $22.68
2/14/202541,300 shares $939.99 thousand +2,653.3%N/A2.3 $22.76
1/31/20251,500 shares $34.05 thousand -89.1%N/A0.1 $22.70
1/15/202513,700 shares $308.94 thousand +98.6%N/A1.2 $22.55

JHPI Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Hancock Preferred Income ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of John Hancock Preferred Income ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 31st, traders have sold 20,700 shares of JHPI short. 0.55% of John Hancock Preferred Income ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on John Hancock Preferred Income ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for John Hancock Preferred Income 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. JHPI shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on John Hancock Preferred Income ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for John Hancock Preferred Income 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. 0.55% of John Hancock Preferred Income ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is John Hancock Preferred Income ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

John Hancock Preferred Income ETF saw a increase in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 20,700 shares, an increase of 7.8% from the previous total of 19,200 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 Preferred Income ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.55% of John Hancock Preferred Income ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to John Hancock Preferred Income ETF: GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF (1.05%), Cabana Target Leading Sector Moderate ETF (0.04%), Invesco Zacks Multi-Asset Income ETF (0.00%), Alexis Practical Tactical ETF (0.20%), Principal Spectrum Tax-Advantaged Dividend Active ETF (0.36%), WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF (0.27%), Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF (1.24%), First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (0.94%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2035 ETF (0.62%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2040 ETF (0.13%),

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 John Hancock Preferred Income ETF stock?

Short selling JHPI is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from John Hancock Preferred Income ETF as its price is falling. JHPI shares are trading down $0.03 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 Preferred Income ETF?

A short squeeze for John Hancock Preferred Income 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 JHPI, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is John Hancock Preferred Income 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 JHPI, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:JHPI) was last updated on 8/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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