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SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF Short Interest Data

SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM) has a short interest of 447,100 shares, representing 0.17% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 51.30% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.2, indicating that it would take 0.2 days of the average trading volume of 1.81 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
447,100 shares
Previous Short Interest
295,500 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+51.30%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$18.39 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
263,810,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.17%
Today's Trading Volume
1,379,410 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,810,009 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
76%
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SPSM Short Interest Over Time

SPSM Days to Cover Over Time

SPSM Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/2025447,100 shares $18.39 million +51.3%0.2%0.2 $41.13
5/15/2025295,500 shares $12.40 million -9.8%N/A0.1 $41.97
4/30/2025327,700 shares $12.81 million -19.5%N/A0.1 $39.10
4/15/2025407,300 shares $15.30 million -22.7%N/A0.2 $37.56
3/14/2025381,500 shares $15.65 million -29.0%N/A0.2 $41.02
2/14/2025433,500 shares $19.81 million +14.9%N/A0.2 $45.70
1/31/2025377,200 shares $17.44 million -42.0%N/A0.2 $46.24
1/15/2025649,900 shares $29.65 million -33.5%N/A0.4 $45.63

SPSM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 31st, traders have sold 447,100 shares of SPSM short. 0.17% of SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF's current short interest.

Which institutional investors are shorting SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF: Quaker Wealth Management LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap 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. 0.17% of SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 447,100 shares, an increase of 51.3% from the previous total of 295,500 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 SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.17% of SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF: iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (4.98%), iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (4.64%), iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (0.83%), Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (0.13%), Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (6.53%), Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (0.53%), Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (0.56%), Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF (0.61%), Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (0.27%), iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (0.08%),

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 ($64.96 billion), Invesco QQQ ($27.88 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.94 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.69 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($8.58 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($5.72 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.45 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.70 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.54 billion), and Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.49 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF stock?

Short selling SPSM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF as its price is falling. SPSM shares are trading up $0.61 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 SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF?

A short squeeze for SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap 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 SPSM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap 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 SPSM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:SPSM) was last updated on 6/26/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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