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ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$32.51 -0.20 (-0.61%)
Closing price 04:10 PM Eastern
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ProShares Short QQQ Short Interest Data

ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ) has a short interest of 3.09 million shares, representing 20.44% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -9.65% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.7, indicating that it would take 0.7 days of the average trading volume of 5.18 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
3,090,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
3,420,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-9.65%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$102.19 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
15,120,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
20.44%
Today's Trading Volume
5,177,512 shares
Average Trading Volume
5,184,308 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
100%
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PSQ Short Interest Over Time

PSQ Days to Cover Over Time

PSQ Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

ProShares Short QQQ Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/20253,090,000 shares $102.19 million -9.7%20.4%0.7 $33.07
7/15/20253,420,000 shares $114.40 million +108.5%N/A0.8 $33.45
6/30/20251,640,000 shares $55.20 million +30.2%11.3%0.3 $33.66
6/15/20251,260,000 shares $44.88 million +125.6%8.4%0.2 $35.62
5/31/2025558,600 shares $20.24 million -46.8%3.2%0.1 $36.23
5/15/20251,050,000 shares $37.76 million -26.6%N/A0.2 $35.96
4/30/20251,430,000 shares $56.11 million +2.1%N/A0.2 $39.24
4/15/20251,400,000 shares $57.06 million -35.5%N/A0.2 $40.76
3/14/20251,550,000 shares $62.14 million +27.1%N/A0.3 $40.09
2/14/20251,020,000 shares $36.45 million -84.2%N/A0.3 $35.74
1/31/20256,470,000 shares $237.71 million +775.7%N/A1.7 $36.74
1/15/2025738,800 shares $27.39 million +75.6%N/A0.2 $37.07

PSQ Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is ProShares Short QQQ's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of ProShares Short QQQ shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 31st, investors have sold 3,090,000 shares of PSQ short. 20.44% of ProShares Short QQQ's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on ProShares Short QQQ's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for ProShares Short QQQ?

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. PSQ shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on ProShares Short QQQ's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting ProShares Short QQQ?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of ProShares Short QQQ: Group One Trading LLC, and Jane Street Group LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for ProShares Short QQQ?

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. 20.44% of ProShares Short QQQ's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is ProShares Short QQQ's short interest increasing or decreasing?

ProShares Short QQQ saw a decrease in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 3,090,000 shares, a decrease of 9.6% from the previous total of 3,420,000 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 ProShares Short QQQ's short interest compare to its competitors?

20.44% of ProShares Short QQQ's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to ProShares Short QQQ: SoFi Select 500 ETF (0.67%), Harbor International Compounders ETF (0.29%), ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (0.06%), Fidelity Momentum Factor ETF (0.36%), Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index ETF (0.23%), Day Hagan Smart Sector ETF (0.02%), AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF (0.07%), Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF (0.20%), ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500 (14.54%), Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares (9.10%),

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 ProShares Short QQQ stock?

Short selling PSQ is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from ProShares Short QQQ as its price is falling. PSQ shares are trading down $0.20 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 ProShares Short QQQ?

A short squeeze for ProShares Short QQQ 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 PSQ, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is ProShares Short QQQ'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 PSQ, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:PSQ) was last updated on 8/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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