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Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF (PSTP) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF Short Interest Data

Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF (PSTP) has a short interest of 36,700 shares, representing 1.10% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 42.80% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 3.9, indicating that it would take 3.9 days of the average trading volume of 9,582 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
36,700 shares
Previous Short Interest
25,700 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+42.80%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.20 million
Short Interest Ratio
3.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
3,350,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.10%
Today's Trading Volume
10,462 shares
Average Trading Volume
9,582 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
109%
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PSTP Short Interest Over Time

PSTP Days to Cover Over Time

PSTP Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/202536,700 shares $1.20 million +42.8%1.1%3.9 $32.69
5/31/202525,700 shares $833.97 thousand -26.2%0.8%2.8 $32.45
5/15/202534,800 shares $1.13 million +94.4%N/A3.5 $32.42
4/30/202517,900 shares $560.63 thousand -28.1%N/A1.9 $31.32
4/15/202524,900 shares $763.68 thousand -2.7%N/A2.5 $30.67
3/14/202529,200 shares $920.38 thousand +32.1%N/A2.9 $31.52
2/14/202546,000 shares $1.51 million -4.2%N/A4.6 $32.74
1/31/202548,000 shares $1.56 million +49.1%N/A4.7 $32.52
1/15/202532,200 shares $1.04 million -24.8%N/A3.2 $32.26

PSTP Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, investors have sold 25,700 shares of PSTP short. 0.77% of Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy 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. PSTP shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy 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. 0.77% of Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF saw a drop in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 25,700 shares, a drop of 26.1% from the previous total of 34,800 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 Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.77% of Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF: Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF (0.03%), Inspire Global Hope ETF (0.09%), Brandywine GLOBAL Dynamic US Large Cap Value ETF (0.00%), Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF (0.48%), AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright FSM US Core ETF (0.02%), NYLI Winslow Large Cap Growth ETF (0.21%), Parametric Hedged Equity ETF (0.01%), AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF (0.28%), Adaptiv Select ETF (0.02%), ALPS Level Four Large Cap Growth Active ETF (0.00%),

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 ($64.96 billion), Invesco QQQ ($27.88 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.94 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.69 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($8.58 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($5.72 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.45 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.70 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.54 billion), and Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.49 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF stock?

Short selling PSTP is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF as its price is falling. PSTP shares are trading up $0.18 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 Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF?

A short squeeze for Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF 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 PSTP, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy 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 PSTP, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:PSTP) was last updated on 6/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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