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Schwab US Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Schwab US Small-Cap ETF Short Interest Data

Schwab US Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) has a short interest of 593,900 shares, representing 0.09% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 33.43% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.2, indicating that it would take 0.2 days of the average trading volume of 2.56 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
593,900 shares
Previous Short Interest
445,100 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+33.43%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$14.37 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
683,400,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.09%
Today's Trading Volume
2,543,316 shares
Average Trading Volume
2,556,167 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
99%
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SCHA Short Interest Over Time

SCHA Days to Cover Over Time

SCHA Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Schwab US Small-Cap ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/2025593,900 shares $14.37 million +33.4%0.1%0.2 $24.19
5/15/2025445,100 shares $10.93 million -19.0%N/A0.1 $24.56
4/30/2025549,700 shares $12.55 million -70.9%N/A0.1 $22.83
4/15/20251,890,000 shares $41.35 million +590.0%N/A0.5 $21.88
3/14/2025177,700 shares $4.22 million -72.2%N/A0.1 $23.74
2/14/2025208,900 shares $5.56 million -23.7%N/A0.1 $26.60
1/31/2025273,800 shares $7.31 million -74.2%N/A0.1 $26.71
1/15/20251,060,000 shares $27.89 million -9.4%N/A0.5 $26.31

SCHA Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Schwab US Small-Cap ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Schwab US Small-Cap ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 31st, investors have sold 593,900 shares of SCHA short. 0.09% of Schwab US Small-Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Schwab US Small-Cap ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for Schwab US Small-Cap 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. 0.09% of Schwab US Small-Cap ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Schwab US Small-Cap ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Schwab US Small-Cap ETF saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 593,900 shares, an increase of 33.4% from the previous total of 445,100 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 Schwab US Small-Cap ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.09% of Schwab US Small-Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Schwab US Small-Cap ETF: Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (0.27%), Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (0.05%), Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (6.53%), iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (4.98%), SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (0.17%), iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (4.64%), iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (0.83%), Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (0.13%), Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (0.53%), Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (0.56%),

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 Schwab US Small-Cap ETF stock?

Short selling SCHA is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Schwab US Small-Cap ETF as its price is falling. SCHA shares are trading up $0.38 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 Schwab US Small-Cap ETF?

A short squeeze for Schwab US Small-Cap 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 SCHA, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Schwab US Small-Cap 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 SCHA, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




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