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Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares (SOXL) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares (SOXL) had a short interest of 11.88 million shares sold short, representing 8.20% of the public float. This marks a -54.45% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.1, meaning it would take 0.1 days of the average trading volume of 83.16 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
11,883,637 shares
Previous Short Interest
26,090,951 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-54.45%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.02 billion
Short Interest Ratio
0.1 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
135,500,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
8.20%
Today's Trading Volume
49,544,807 shares
Average Trading Volume
83,160,258 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
60%
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Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares 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
4/15/202611,883,637 shares $1.02 billion -54.5%8.2%0.14 $85.96
3/31/202626,090,951 shares $1.25 billion +40.7%11.9%0.26 $47.91
3/13/202618,548,005 shares $940.75 million +26.8%9.6%0.18 $50.72
2/27/202614,623,364 shares $917.91 million +17.7%7.6%0.2 $62.77
2/13/202612,427,715 shares $802.71 million +8.8%6.5%0.14 $64.59
1/30/202611,423,216 shares $705.84 million -26.7%5.9%0.16 $61.79
1/15/202615,579,844 shares $904.88 million +78.7%7.4%0.19 $58.08
12/31/20258,716,963 shares $366.37 million -60.7%3.5%0.13 $42.03
12/15/202522,158,837 shares $912.50 million +122.4%7.6%0.25 $41.18
11/28/20259,961,754 shares $411.02 million -59.7%3.4%0.08 $41.26
11/14/202524,689,270 shares $959.43 million +88.7%8.4%0.26 $38.86
10/31/202513,083,551 shares $625.13 million -42.8%4.5%0.17 $47.78
10/15/202522,890,000 shares $915.14 million -0.7%7.3%0.3 $39.98
9/30/202523,040,000 shares $802.71 million +6.0%N/A0.3 $34.84
9/15/202521,730,000 shares $651.90 million +34.6%N/A0.2 $30.00
8/31/202516,140,000 shares $420.29 million +11.1%3.2%0.2 $26.04
8/15/202514,530,000 shares $397.69 million -3.4%N/A0.1 $27.37
7/31/202515,040,000 shares $375.70 million -9.8%3.0%0.1 $24.98
7/15/202516,670,000 shares $454.92 million +9.9%N/A0.1 $27.29
6/30/202515,170,000 shares $380.92 million -42.1%2.8%0.1 $25.11
6/15/202526,190,000 shares $524.85 million -36.7%4.7%0.1 $20.04
5/31/202541,350,000 shares $653.33 million -5.7%6.2%0.2 $15.80
5/15/202543,860,000 shares $810.09 million -9.9%N/A0.2 $18.47
4/30/202548,690,000 shares $592.07 million +232.6%N/A0.3 $12.16
4/15/202514,640,000 shares $155.18 million -74.0%N/A0.1 $10.60
3/14/202546,090,000 shares $912.58 million -23.6%N/A0.5 $19.80
2/14/202511,300,000 shares $322.62 million -7.5%N/A0.2 $28.55
1/31/202512,210,000 shares $329.91 million -31.6%N/A0.2 $27.02
1/15/202517,840,000 shares $534.13 million +75.4%N/A0.2 $29.94

SOXL Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, traders have sold 11,883,637 shares of SOXL short. 8.20% of Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares?

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. SOXL shares currently have a short interest ratio of 0.1. Learn More on Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares: Torno Capital LLC, IHT Wealth Management LLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, and Goldman Sachs Group Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares?

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. 8.20% of Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares' floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares' short interest increasing or decreasing?

Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares saw a decline in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 11,883,637 shares, a decline of 54.5% from the previous total of 26,090,951 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 Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares' short interest compare to its competitors?

8.20% of Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares: Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (0.37%), iShares U.S. Technology ETF (1.19%), iShares Global Tech ETF (1.39%), Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares (1.36%), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF (0.38%), First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (0.32%), JPMorgan U.S. Tech Leaders ETF (0.31%), First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fund (7.60%), Invesco China Technology ETF (5.01%), SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (2.79%),

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 Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares stock?

Short selling SOXL is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares as its price is falling. SOXL shares are trading down $2.85 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 Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares?

A short squeeze for Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares 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 SOXL, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares' 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 SOXL, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do SOXL's short interest metrics mean?

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

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