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

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$27.35 -0.35 (-1.26%)
Closing price 05/5/2026 04:10 PM Eastern
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$27.23 -0.12 (-0.45%)
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ProShares Short QQQ Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ) had a short interest of 2.57 million shares sold short, representing 12.82% of the public float. This marks a 0.74% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.3, meaning it would take 0.3 days of the average trading volume of 11.97 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
2,565,749 shares
Previous Short Interest
2,546,966 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
0.74%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$74.87 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
18,620,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
12.82%
Today's Trading Volume
5,988,065 shares
Average Trading Volume
11,966,821 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
50%
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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 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
4/15/20262,565,749 shares $74.87 million +0.7%12.8%0.27 $29.18
3/31/20262,546,966 shares $81.99 million +296.4%8.9%0.19 $32.19
3/13/2026642,555 shares $20.23 million -42.9%3.7%0.05 $31.49
2/27/20261,125,058 shares $34.60 million -18.5%6.5%0.12 $30.75
2/13/20261,380,630 shares $42.76 million +46.7%7.9%0.1 $30.97
1/30/2026941,370 shares $28.19 million -47.7%5.4%0.07 $29.95
1/15/20261,798,514 shares $53.78 million +25.0%10.4%0.14 $29.90
12/31/20251,438,820 shares $43.45 million +6.3%8.2%0.16 $30.20
12/15/20251,353,315 shares $41.66 million +17.6%7.6%0.14 $30.78
11/28/20251,150,698 shares $34.82 million -35.1%6.4%0.1 $30.26
11/14/20251,773,501 shares $54.54 million +32.9%9.9%0.17 $30.75
10/31/20251,334,165 shares $39.65 million -2.6%7.5%0.16 $29.72
10/15/20251,370,000 shares $42.44 million +56.0%7.4%0.2 $30.98
9/30/2025878,000 shares $27.25 million -50.7%N/A0.2 $31.04
9/15/20251,780,000 shares $56.66 million -30.5%N/A0.4 $31.83
8/31/20252,560,000 shares $84.28 million +11.8%16.9%0.6 $32.92
8/15/20252,290,000 shares $74.31 million -25.9%N/A0.5 $32.45
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 April 15th, investors have sold 2,565,749 shares of PSQ short. 12.82% 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 0.3. Learn More on ProShares Short QQQ's short interest ratio.

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. 12.82% 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 increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,565,749 shares, an increase of 0.7% from the previous total of 2,546,966 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?

12.82% of ProShares Short QQQ's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to ProShares Short QQQ: ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (0.28%), ProShares Ultra Dow30 (1.96%), Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF (0.28%), Fidelity International Value Factor ETF (0.13%), AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Oct ETF (0.21%), SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF (0.04%), Harbor International Compounders ETF (0.03%), ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500 (9.14%), ETC 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF (0.06%), iShares India 50 ETF (0.49%),

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 ($87.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($42.26 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($24.79 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($13.16 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($10.01 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($9.77 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($8.69 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.06 billion), CoreWeave Inc. ($7.67 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.64 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 $0.40 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 appreciates 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 April, 15 2026.

What do PSQ's short interest metrics mean?

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

  • 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.




This page (NYSEARCA:PSQ) was last updated on 5/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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