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FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLV) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund Short Interest Data

FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund (QLV) has a short interest of 7,300 shares. This marks a -13.10% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.0, indicating that it would take 1.0 days of the average trading volume of 8,146 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
7,300 shares
Previous Short Interest
8,400 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-13.10%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$485.09 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
1.0 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
2,030,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.36%
Today's Trading Volume
3,577 shares
Average Trading Volume
8,146 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
44%
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QLV Short Interest Over Time

QLV Days to Cover Over Time

QLV Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/20257,300 shares $485.09 thousand -13.1%N/A1 $66.45
4/30/20258,400 shares $545.66 thousand +44.8%N/A1.1 $64.96
4/15/20255,800 shares $369.58 thousand -67.6%N/A0.7 $63.72
3/14/202516,000 shares $1.05 million +4.6%N/A1.3 $65.56
2/14/202515,900 shares $1.07 million +31.4%N/A1.2 $66.99
1/31/202512,100 shares $803.68 thousand +3.4%N/A0.9 $66.42
1/15/202511,700 shares $764.01 thousand -10.7%N/A0.8 $65.30

QLV Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, investors have sold 7,300 shares of QLV short. Learn More on FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund?

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. QLV shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund's short interest ratio.

Is FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund's short interest increasing or decreasing?

FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund saw a drop in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 7,300 shares, a drop of 13.1% from the previous total of 8,400 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 FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund's short interest compare to its competitors?

Here is how the short interest of companies compare to FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund: LeaderShares AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF (0.12%), iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (19.50%), iShares MSCI UAE ETF (6.70%), CP High Yield Trend ETF (0.29%), Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (1.93%), iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF (0.48%), SPDR S&P 1500 Momentum Tilt ETF (0.12%), Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (0.14%), First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (0.27%), Freedom Day Dividend ETF (0.03%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund stock?

Short selling QLV is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund as its price is falling. QLV shares are trading up $0.52 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 FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund?

A short squeeze for FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund 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 QLV, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund'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 QLV, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




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