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PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (MFEM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$28.51 -0.15 (-0.52%)
Closing price 10/13/2026 04:10 PM Eastern
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PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF Short Interest Overview

As of September 30, 2026, PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (MFEM) had a short interest of 25,431 shares sold short, representing 0.46% of the public float. This marks a 7.09% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.9, meaning it would take 2.9 days of the average trading volume of 17,546 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
25,431 shares
Previous Short Interest
23,747 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
7.09%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$726.82 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
2.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
September 30, 2026
Outstanding Shares
5,520,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.46%
Today's Trading Volume
9,457 shares
Average Trading Volume
17,546 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
54%
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MFEM Short Interest Over Time

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MFEM Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
9/30/202625,431 shares $726.82 thousand +7.1%0.5%2.93 $28.58
9/15/202623,747 shares $667.53 thousand -13.5%0.4%3.12 $28.11
8/31/202627,453 shares $789.00 thousand -13.8%0.5%1.86 $28.74
8/14/202631,828 shares $906.14 thousand -46.5%0.6%3.85 $28.47
7/31/202659,512 shares $1.58 million +95.8%1.1%2.88 $26.59
7/15/202630,401 shares $831.77 thousand -33.3%0.6%0.97 $27.36
6/30/202645,600 shares $1.29 million +204.2%0.9%1.58 $28.23
6/15/202614,989 shares $447.87 thousand +109.7%0.3%0.5 $29.88
5/29/20267,147 shares $213.34 thousand -41.4%0.1%0.72 $29.85
5/15/202612,187 shares $343.19 thousand +51.8%0.2%1.18 $28.16
4/30/20268,028 shares $223.02 thousand -38.4%0.2%0.64 $27.78
4/15/202613,025 shares $350.76 thousand +6.9%0.2%0.66 $26.93
3/31/202612,186 shares $304.89 thousand -0.3%0.2%0.36 $25.02
3/13/202612,219 shares $303.52 thousand -66.5%0.2%0.54 $24.84
2/27/202636,415 shares $1.01 million -4.7%0.7%2.2 $27.76
2/13/202638,221 shares $1.01 million +50.5%0.7%2.42 $26.53
1/30/202625,396 shares $643.53 thousand +118.1%0.5%1.38 $25.34
1/15/202611,646 shares $286.49 thousand +42.3%0.2%1.06 $24.60
12/31/20258,182 shares $189.17 thousand -19.9%0.2%1 $23.12
12/15/202510,219 shares $232.99 thousand +27.3%0.2%1.49 $22.80
11/28/20258,026 shares $182.59 thousand -33.8%0.2%0.74 $22.75
11/14/202512,116 shares $279.76 thousand -2.2%0.2%1.26 $23.09
10/31/202512,391 shares $282.39 thousand -21.0%0.3%1.56 $22.79
10/15/202515,700 shares $349.80 thousand +7.5%0.3%0.9 $22.28
9/30/202514,600 shares $328.79 thousand -46.7%N/A0.9 $22.52
9/15/202527,400 shares $617.60 thousand +1,857.1%N/A1.8 $22.54
8/31/20251,400 shares $30.30 thousand +27.3%0.0%0.2 $21.64
8/15/20251,100 shares $23.88 thousand -78.0%N/A0.1 $21.71
7/31/20255,000 shares $105.35 thousand +233.3%0.1%0.7 $21.07
7/15/20251,500 shares $31.94 thousand -42.3%N/A0.2 $21.29
6/30/20252,600 shares $55.02 thousand +420.0%0.1%0.2 $21.16
6/15/2025500 shares $10.31 thousand -58.3%0.0%0 $20.62
5/31/20251,200 shares $23.82 thousand -66.7%0.0%0.1 $19.85
5/15/20253,600 shares $72.11 thousand -93.0%N/A0.2 $20.03
4/30/202551,200 shares $973.31 thousand -3.8%N/A2.9 $19.01
4/15/202553,200 shares $975.69 thousand +9.2%N/A3.2 $18.34
3/14/202544,300 shares $860.31 thousand +3,064.3%N/A2 $19.42
2/14/20252,500 shares $48.33 thousand +92.3%N/A0.1 $19.33
1/31/20251,300 shares $24.58 thousand +30.0%N/A0.1 $18.91
1/15/20251,000 shares $18.77 thousand -78.7%N/A0.1 $18.77
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MFEM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

Short interest is the volume of PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of September 30th, investors have sold 25,431 shares of MFEM short. 0.46% of PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF's current short interest.

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. MFEM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.9. Learn More on PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF's short interest ratio.

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. 0.46% of PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 25,431 shares, an increase of 7.1% from the previous total of 23,747 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.

0.46% of PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF: First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (0.00%), VanEck Israel ETF (0.63%), First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (0.45%), Goldman Sachs India Equity ETF (0.04%), Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF (0.10%), VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF (0.06%), iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (8.76%), FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (1.15%), Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF (0.62%), SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF (0.17%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($75.10 billion), Invesco QQQ ($52.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($25.28 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($11.70 billion), Nebius Group N.V. ($10.54 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($9.69 billion), iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($9.22 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.80 billion), Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($7.65 billion), and Lumentum Holdings Inc. ($7.23 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling MFEM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF as its price is falling. MFEM shares are trading down $0.15 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.

A short squeeze for PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity 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 MFEM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including MFEM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is September, 30 2026.

Understanding short interest metrics can help you assess how traders are positioning around a stock like MFEM:

  • Shares Sold Short: The total number of shares that have been sold by short sellers but have not yet been covered or closed out. A high number may indicate bearish sentiment.
  • Short Float: The percentage of a company’s publicly available shares (or "float") that are sold short. A higher short float suggests a greater portion of the stock is being bet against.
  • Days to Cover (Short Interest Ratio): This estimates how many days it would take short sellers to cover their positions, based on average daily trading volume. Higher values can signal potential for a short squeeze if buying pressure increases.

These metrics are often used by traders to gauge sentiment, volatility risk, and the potential for price movements based on short covering activity.



Short interest data for NYSEARCA:MFEM is sourced from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), with the most recent report published on 10/9/2026. FINRA publishes updated short interest twice a month.
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