Global X MSCI Norway ETF (NORW) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of Global X MSCI Norway ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of June 15th, traders have sold 12,000 shares of NORW short. 0.60% of Global X MSCI Norway ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Global X MSCI Norway 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. NORW shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on Global X MSCI Norway 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. 0.60% of Global X MSCI Norway ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Global X MSCI Norway ETF saw a drop in short interest in June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 12,000 shares, a drop of 45.9% from the previous total of 22,200 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.

0.60% of Global X MSCI Norway ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Global X MSCI Norway ETF: InfraCap Equity Income Fund ETF (0.72%), Nuveen Enhanced Yield U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (0.03%), iShares MSCI Ireland ETF (0.08%), Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF (0.21%), Franklin FTSE Germany ETF (2.42%), Capital Group Ultra Short Income ETF (0.74%), Franklin FTSE Australia ETF (0.86%), WisdomTree Target Range Fund (0.05%), First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (0.01%), Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF (0.52%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($69.26 billion), Invesco QQQ ($25.22 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($20.33 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.99 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($9.12 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($6.73 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.52 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.60 billion), Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.64 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.59 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling NORW is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Global X MSCI Norway ETF as its price is falling. NORW shares are trading up $0.29 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 Global X MSCI Norway 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 NORW, 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 NORW, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.