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Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (SMIG) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$31.49 +0.36 (+1.16%)
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Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (SMIG) had a short interest of 77,382 shares sold short, representing 0.18% of the public float. This marks a 156.44% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.3, meaning it would take 0.3 days of the average trading volume of 248,229 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
77,382 shares
Previous Short Interest
30,176 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
156.44%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.35 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
42,840,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.18%
Today's Trading Volume
269,468 shares
Average Trading Volume
248,229 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
109%
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SMIG Short Interest Over Time

SMIG Days to Cover Over Time

SMIG Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth 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
4/15/202677,382 shares $2.35 million +156.4%0.2%0.34 $30.35
3/31/202630,176 shares $885.67 thousand -61.2%0.1%0.12 $29.35
3/13/202677,710 shares $2.30 million -12.7%0.2%0.29 $29.62
2/27/202689,009 shares $2.79 million -3.7%0.2%0.46 $31.29
2/13/202692,434 shares $2.91 million +23.1%0.2%0.4 $31.50
1/30/202675,078 shares $2.25 million +278.2%0.2%0.29 $30.03
1/15/202619,850 shares $596.10 thousand -7.0%0.1%0.07 $30.03
12/31/202521,352 shares $614.94 thousand -34.3%0.1%0.11 $28.80
12/15/202532,502 shares $943.53 thousand +161.0%0.1%0.14 $29.03
11/28/202512,455 shares $356.71 thousand +37.3%0.0%0.07 $28.64
11/14/20259,072 shares $257.01 thousand -44.6%0.0%0.05 $28.33
10/31/202516,384 shares $464.32 thousand -46.6%0.0%0.09 $28.34
10/15/202530,700 shares $898.90 thousand +158.0%0.1%0.2 $29.28
9/30/202511,900 shares $352.48 thousand -27.0%N/A0.1 $29.62
9/15/202516,300 shares $480.85 thousand -54.7%N/A0.1 $29.50
8/31/202536,000 shares $1.07 million +5.9%0.1%0.2 $29.86
8/15/202534,000 shares $1.01 million -21.5%N/A0.2 $29.56
7/31/202543,300 shares $1.26 million +31.6%0.1%0.2 $29.18
7/15/202532,900 shares $951.47 thousand +41.8%N/A0.2 $28.92
6/30/202523,200 shares $669.32 thousand -81.4%0.1%0.1 $28.85
6/15/2025124,700 shares $3.55 million +803.6%0.3%0.5 $28.44
5/31/202513,800 shares $393.30 thousand -70.8%0.0%0.1 $28.50
5/15/202547,200 shares $1.37 million +100.9%N/A0.2 $28.95
4/30/202523,500 shares $652.13 thousand -13.6%N/A0.1 $27.75
4/15/202527,200 shares $746.37 thousand -53.8%N/A0.1 $27.44
3/14/202527,100 shares $771.81 thousand -23.9%N/A0.1 $28.48
2/14/202524,500 shares $725.94 thousand +39.2%N/A0.1 $29.63
1/31/202517,600 shares $525.01 thousand +198.3%N/A0.1 $29.83
1/15/20255,900 shares $174.40 thousand -88.5%N/A0 $29.56

SMIG Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, investors have sold 77,382 shares of SMIG short. 0.18% of Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth 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. SMIG shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.3. Learn More on Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth 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. 0.18% of Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 77,382 shares, an increase of 156.4% from the previous total of 30,176 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 Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.18% of Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF: Kovitz Core Equity ETF (0.07%), First Trust WCM International Equity ETF (0.53%), World Equity ETF (0.53%), iShares MSCI Australia ETF (8.92%), WisdomTree Voya Yield Enhanced USD Universal Bond Fund (0.00%), JPMorgan Short Duration Core Plus ETF (0.73%), Eaton Vance Short Duration Income ETF (0.07%), Angel Oak UltraShort Income ETF (0.26%), Hartford Multifactor Developed Markets (ex-US) ETF (0.13%), SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF (0.04%),

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 Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF stock?

Short selling SMIG is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF as its price is falling. SMIG shares are trading up $0.36 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 Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF?

A short squeeze for Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF 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 SMIG, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth 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 SMIG, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do SMIG's short interest metrics mean?

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

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