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Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (SGDJ) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$86.29 +0.68 (+0.79%)
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Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (SGDJ) had a short interest of 24,810 shares sold short, representing 0.65% of the public float. This marks a -49.73% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.4, meaning it would take 0.4 days of the average trading volume of 96,210 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
24,810 shares
Previous Short Interest
49,358 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-49.73%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.38 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.4 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
3,730,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.65%
Today's Trading Volume
39,762 shares
Average Trading Volume
96,210 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
41%
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SGDJ Short Interest Over Time

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SGDJ Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF 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
4/15/202624,810 shares $2.38 million -49.7%0.6%0.39 $96.11
3/31/202649,358 shares $4.25 million +120.3%1.3%0.55 $86.08
3/13/202622,403 shares $2.08 million +5.2%0.6%0.2 $93.02
2/27/202621,288 shares $2.46 million +71.1%0.5%0.27 $115.39
2/13/202612,444 shares $1.27 million -45.8%0.3%0.1 $102.13
1/30/202622,953 shares $2.12 million +25.4%0.6%0.13 $92.33
1/15/202618,302 shares $1.71 million -91.3%0.4%0.31 $93.21
12/31/2025209,532 shares $17.63 million -23.6%5.1%2.55 $84.13
12/15/2025274,085 shares $23.76 million -13.2%7.3%2.69 $86.70
11/28/2025315,787 shares $26.34 million +1,272.6%8.5%7.17 $83.42
11/14/202523,007 shares $1.71 million +160.7%0.6%0.42 $74.20
10/31/20258,824 shares $632.33 thousand -51.0%0.2%0.12 $71.66
10/15/202518,000 shares $1.48 million -47.4%0.5%0.3 $82.35
9/30/202534,200 shares $2.46 million -13.9%N/A0.6 $71.79
9/15/202539,700 shares $2.63 million +53.3%N/A0.9 $66.35
8/31/202525,900 shares $1.49 million -28.9%0.7%0.7 $57.67
8/15/202536,400 shares $1.93 million +271.4%N/A1 $52.97
7/31/20259,800 shares $465.79 thousand -75.2%0.3%0.3 $47.53
7/15/202539,500 shares $2.00 million +334.1%N/A1.3 $50.57
6/30/20259,100 shares $452.45 thousand -62.6%0.3%0.3 $49.72
6/15/202524,300 shares $1.26 million -59.4%0.7%0.7 $51.80
5/31/202559,800 shares $2.92 million +24.1%1.7%1.9 $48.91
5/15/202548,200 shares $2.14 million -24.0%N/A1.7 $44.30
4/30/202563,400 shares $2.88 million +62.2%N/A2.2 $45.41
4/15/202539,100 shares $1.79 million +4.3%N/A1.4 $45.88
3/14/202549,600 shares $2.06 million +59.5%N/A2.1 $41.47
2/14/202536,800 shares $1.42 million +23.9%N/A1.8 $38.52
1/31/202529,700 shares $1.10 million +13.4%N/A1.5 $37.14
1/15/202526,200 shares $941.89 thousand +6.9%N/A1.4 $35.95

SGDJ Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, investors have sold 24,810 shares of SGDJ short. 0.65% of Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Sprott Junior Gold Miners 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. SGDJ shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.4. Learn More on Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF: Belvedere Trading LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Sprott Junior Gold Miners 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. 0.65% of Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF saw a decrease in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 24,810 shares, a decrease of 49.7% from the previous total of 49,358 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 Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.65% of Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF: iShares Global Materials ETF (0.62%), First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund (0.96%), Sprott Copper Miners ETF (0.64%), iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF (1.13%), U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (0.36%), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Materials ETF (0.40%), VanEck Steel ETF (2.22%), First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ETF (0.38%), Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (3.27%), Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF (1.09%),

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 Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF stock?

Short selling SGDJ is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF as its price is falling. SGDJ shares are trading up $0.68 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 Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF?

A short squeeze for Sprott Junior Gold Miners 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 SGDJ, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Sprott Junior Gold Miners 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 SGDJ, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do SGDJ's short interest metrics mean?

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

  • 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:SGDJ) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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