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ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400 (SMDD) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400 Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400 (SMDD) had a short interest of 5,794 shares sold short, representing 2.90% of the public float. This marks a 98.90% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.2, meaning it would take 0.2 days of the average trading volume of 18,166 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
5,794 shares
Previous Short Interest
2,913 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
98.90%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$55.62 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
210,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.90%
Today's Trading Volume
10,106 shares
Average Trading Volume
18,166 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
56%
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SMDD Short Interest Over Time

SMDD Days to Cover Over Time

SMDD Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400 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
4/15/20265,794 shares $55.62 thousand +98.9%2.9%0.21 $9.60
3/31/20262,913 shares $33.12 thousand -60.4%1.5%0.13 $11.37
3/13/20267,352 shares $87.71 thousand -47.1%3.7%0.25 $11.93
2/27/202613,896 shares $136.60 thousand +218.4%6.9%1.05 $9.83
2/13/20264,364 shares $43.25 thousand -33.7%2.2%0.27 $9.91
1/30/20266,582 shares $72.86 thousand -3.0%3.3%0.41 $11.07
1/15/20266,787 shares $70.04 thousand +26.3%3.4%0.6 $10.32
12/31/20255,372 shares $66.72 thousand +147.7%2.8%0.76 $12.42
12/15/20252,169 shares $26.35 thousand -29.0%1.1%0.39 $12.15
11/28/20253,056 shares $38.26 thousand -44.0%1.5%0.26 $12.52
11/14/20255,454 shares $75.76 thousand +21.6%2.7%0.38 $13.89
10/31/20254,486 shares $59.84 thousand -35.9%2.2%0.66 $13.34
10/15/20257,000 shares $92.61 thousand +11.1%3.7%1 $13.23
9/30/20256,300 shares $82.97 thousand +110.0%N/A0.9 $13.17
9/15/20253,000 shares $39.42 thousand -9.1%N/A0.4 $13.14
8/31/20253,300 shares $44.48 thousand +43.5%1.7%0.5 $13.48
8/15/20252,300 shares $33.44 thousand -68.1%N/A0.3 $14.54
7/31/20257,200 shares $107.35 thousand +30.9%3.8%0.7 $14.91
7/15/20255,500 shares $83.55 thousand +12.2%N/A0.4 $15.19
6/30/20254,900 shares $76.20 thousand +81.5%2.6%0.3 $15.55
6/15/20252,700 shares $46.68 thousand -78.6%1.4%0.1 $17.29
5/31/202512,600 shares $109.87 thousand +22.3%3.5%0.3 $8.72
5/15/202510,300 shares $85.08 thousand -31.3%N/A0.2 $8.26
4/30/202515,000 shares $154.05 thousand -6.8%N/A0.3 $10.27
4/15/202516,100 shares $184.67 thousand +75.0%N/A0.3 $11.47
3/14/202516,600 shares $178.12 thousand -63.9%N/A0.5 $10.73
2/14/202517,100 shares $142.61 thousand -12.3%N/A0.6 $8.34
1/31/202519,500 shares $156.39 thousand +45.5%N/A0.7 $8.02
1/15/202513,400 shares $110.82 thousand +44.1%N/A0.5 $8.27

SMDD Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400 shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, investors have sold 5,794 shares of SMDD short. 2.90% of ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400?

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. SMDD shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.2. Learn More on ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400?

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. 2.90% of ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400's short interest increasing or decreasing?

ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400 saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,794 shares, an increase of 98.9% from the previous total of 2,913 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 UltraPro Short MidCap 400's short interest compare to its competitors?

2.90% of ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400: Xtrackers S&P MidCap 400 Scored & Screened ETF (0.08%), Alger Weatherbie Enduring Growth ETF (0.46%), SoFi Next 500 ETF (0.20%), ProShares UltraPro MidCap 400 (0.36%), Concourse Capital Focused Equity ETF (0.63%), Pacer Lunt MidCap Multi-Factor Alternator ETF (0.08%), Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF (0.06%), Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares (0.37%), Calvert US Mid-Cap Core Responsible Index ETF (0.16%), Argent Mid Cap ETF (0.35%),

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 UltraPro Short MidCap 400 stock?

Short selling SMDD is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400 as its price is falling. SMDD shares are trading down $0.41 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 UltraPro Short MidCap 400?

A short squeeze for ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400 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 SMDD, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is ProShares UltraPro Short MidCap 400'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 SMDD, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do SMDD's short interest metrics mean?

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

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