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Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF (SMIZ) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF (SMIZ) had a short interest of 1,935 shares sold short, representing 0.03% of the public float. This marks a -72.65% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.0, meaning it would take 0.0 days of the average trading volume of 36,877 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
1,935 shares
Previous Short Interest
7,076 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-72.65%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$78.33 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.0 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
5,820,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.03%
Today's Trading Volume
19,410 shares
Average Trading Volume
36,877 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
53%
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SMIZ Short Interest Over Time

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SMIZ Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/20261,935 shares $78.33 thousand -72.7%0.0%0.03 $40.48
3/31/20267,076 shares $262.31 thousand -37.9%0.1%0.18 $37.07
3/13/202611,388 shares $420.67 thousand +49.7%0.2%0.43 $36.94
2/27/20267,607 shares $298.88 thousand -11.7%0.2%0.28 $39.29
2/13/20268,610 shares $341.30 thousand -41.1%0.2%0.25 $39.64
1/30/202614,615 shares $565.02 thousand -37.2%0.3%0.32 $38.66
1/15/202623,264 shares $912.41 thousand +13.5%0.5%0.63 $39.22
12/31/202520,498 shares $758.22 thousand -10.2%0.4%1.04 $36.99
12/15/202522,832 shares $861.22 thousand +65.2%0.6%1.22 $37.72
11/28/202513,823 shares $524.31 thousand +7.7%0.3%0.54 $37.93
11/14/202512,832 shares $469.14 thousand -43.8%0.3%0.69 $36.56
10/31/202522,827 shares $851.22 thousand +262.1%0.6%1.39 $37.29
10/15/20256,300 shares $235.31 thousand -50.0%0.2%0.3 $37.35
9/30/202512,600 shares $470.61 thousand -31.2%N/A0.7 $37.35
9/15/202518,300 shares $683.32 thousand -12.0%N/A1 $37.34
8/31/202520,800 shares $756.70 thousand +462.2%0.5%1.2 $36.38
8/15/20253,700 shares $130.91 thousand -63.4%N/A0.2 $35.38
7/31/202510,100 shares $348.96 thousand +4.1%0.3%0.6 $34.55
7/15/20259,700 shares $330.19 thousand +40.6%N/A0.6 $34.04
6/30/20256,900 shares $233.84 thousand +137.9%0.2%0.4 $33.89
6/15/20252,900 shares $94.31 thousand -34.1%0.1%0.1 $32.52
5/31/20254,400 shares $142.56 thousand +131.6%0.1%0.2 $32.40
5/15/20251,900 shares $62.36 thousand -76.0%N/A0.1 $32.82
4/30/20257,900 shares $241.66 thousand -67.8%N/A0.3 $30.59
4/15/202524,500 shares $714.42 thousand +255.1%N/A0.9 $29.16
3/14/202511,800 shares $356.60 thousand +237.1%N/A0.4 $30.22
2/14/20254,400 shares $148.68 thousand -43.6%N/A0.2 $33.79
1/31/20257,800 shares $267.15 thousand -15.2%N/A0.3 $34.25
1/15/20259,200 shares $311.05 thousand +43.8%N/A0.3 $33.81

SMIZ Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, investors have sold 1,935 shares of SMIZ short. 0.03% of Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio 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. SMIZ shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.0. Learn More on Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio 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. 0.03% of Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF saw a drop in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,935 shares, a drop of 72.7% from the previous total of 7,076 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 Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.03% of Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF: Neuberger Berman Small-Mid Cap ETF (0.09%), Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF (0.10%), Intech S&P Small-Mid Cap Diversified Alpha ETF (0.04%), First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF (1.19%), Schwab Ariel Opportunities ETF (0.34%), Matthews Emerging Markets Discovery Active ETF (0.15%), Alpha Blue Capital US Small Mid Cap Dynamic ETF (0.48%), Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (0.20%), Rockefeller U.S. Small-Mid Cap ETF (0.00%), Thrivent Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (0.07%),

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 Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF stock?

Short selling SMIZ is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF as its price is falling. SMIZ shares are trading up $0.90 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 Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio ETF?

A short squeeze for Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio 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 SMIZ, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Zacks Small/Mid Cap Core Portfolio 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 SMIZ, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do SMIZ's short interest metrics mean?

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

  • 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.



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This page (NYSEARCA:SMIZ) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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