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YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF Short Interest Data

YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) has a short interest of 10.35 million shares. This marks a 9.76% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 5.0, indicating that it would take 5.0 days of the average trading volume of 1.49 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
10,350,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
9,430,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+9.76%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$63.55 million
Short Interest Ratio
5.0 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
53,250,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
19.44%
Today's Trading Volume
7,216,383 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,493,331 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
483%
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ULTY Short Interest Over Time

ULTY Days to Cover Over Time

ULTY Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/202510,350,000 shares $63.55 million +9.8%N/A5 $6.14
4/30/20259,430,000 shares $55.64 million +21.8%N/A5.1 $5.90
4/15/20257,740,000 shares $44.89 million +18.7%N/A4.1 $5.80
3/14/20255,070,000 shares $33.11 million +0.4%N/A2.7 $6.53
2/14/20255,090,000 shares $42.55 million +2.0%N/A2.8 $8.36
1/31/20254,990,000 shares $43.31 million +9.4%N/A2.9 $8.68

ULTY Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 15th, traders have sold 10,350,000 shares of ULTY short. Learn More on YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy 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. ULTY shares currently have a short interest ratio of 5.0. Learn More on YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF: Belvedere Trading LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Is YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 10,350,000 shares, an increase of 9.8% from the previous total of 9,430,000 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 YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF's 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 YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF stock?

Short selling ULTY is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF as its price is falling. ULTY shares are trading down $0.23 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 YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF?

A short squeeze for YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy 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 ULTY, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy 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 ULTY, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




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