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ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors (SSG) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors Short Interest Data

ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors (SSG) has a short interest of 69,600 shares. This marks a 419.40% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.6, indicating that it would take 0.6 days of the average trading volume of 69,489 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
69,600 shares
Previous Short Interest
13,400 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+419.40%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.24 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
684,135 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
10.17%
Today's Trading Volume
71,480 shares
Average Trading Volume
69,489 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
103%
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SSG Short Interest Over Time

SSG Days to Cover Over Time

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ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/202569,600 shares $1.24 million +419.4%N/A0.6 $17.84
4/30/202513,400 shares $355.64 thousand +19.6%N/A0.1 $26.54
4/15/202511,200 shares $314.83 thousand -43.7%N/A0.1 $28.11
3/14/202519,300 shares $537.51 thousand -58.8%N/A0.2 $27.85
2/14/202531,800 shares $733.94 thousand +132.1%N/A0.5 $23.08
1/31/202513,700 shares $381.68 thousand -12.2%N/A0.2 $27.86
1/15/202515,600 shares $397.96 thousand -46.9%N/A0.3 $25.51

SSG Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, traders have sold 69,600 shares of SSG short. Learn More on ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors?

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. SSG shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors's short interest ratio.

Is ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors' short interest increasing or decreasing?

ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 69,600 shares, an increase of 419.4% from the previous total of 13,400 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 UltraShort Semiconductors' short interest compare to its competitors?
Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors stock?

Short selling SSG is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors as its price is falling. SSG shares are trading down $0.21 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 UltraShort Semiconductors?

A short squeeze for ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors 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 SSG, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors' 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 SSG, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




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