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ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000 (URTY) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000 Short Interest Data

ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000 (URTY) has a short interest of 435,700 shares, representing 5.19% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -8.87% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.4, indicating that it would take 0.4 days of the average trading volume of 1.26 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
435,700 shares
Previous Short Interest
478,100 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-8.87%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$17.76 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.4 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
8,400,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
5.19%
Today's Trading Volume
865,559 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,260,855 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
69%
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URTY Short Interest Over Time

URTY Days to Cover Over Time

URTY Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000 Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/2025435,700 shares $17.76 million -8.9%5.2%0.4 $40.77
7/15/2025478,100 shares $19.49 million -72.7%N/A0.4 $40.77
6/30/20251,750,000 shares $68.90 million +244.8%21.1%4.4 $39.37
6/15/2025507,500 shares $18.14 million -31.5%5.9%0.3 $35.74
5/31/2025740,700 shares $25.36 million +12.7%8.5%0.5 $34.24
5/15/2025657,500 shares $23.66 million -12.9%N/A0.4 $35.98
4/30/2025754,700 shares $22.54 million -32.0%N/A0.5 $29.86
4/15/20251,110,000 shares $29.50 million +97.5%N/A0.8 $26.58
3/14/2025838,100 shares $30.49 million +45.5%N/A0.8 $36.38
2/14/2025257,000 shares $13.22 million +33.7%N/A0.3 $51.45
1/31/2025192,200 shares $10.02 million +105.3%N/A0.2 $52.13

URTY Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000 shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 31st, investors have sold 435,700 shares of URTY short. 5.19% of ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000's current short interest.

Which institutional investors are shorting ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000: Jane Street Group LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000?

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. 5.19% of ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000's short interest increasing or decreasing?

ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000 saw a decline in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 435,700 shares, a decline of 8.9% from the previous total of 478,100 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 UltraPro Russell 2000'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: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000 stock?

Short selling URTY is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000 as its price is falling. URTY shares are trading up $0.11 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 UltraPro Russell 2000?

A short squeeze for ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000 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 URTY, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is ProShares UltraPro Russell 2000'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 URTY, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:URTY) was last updated on 8/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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