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Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF Short Interest Data

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES) has a short interest of 101,900 shares, representing 1.57% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 72.42% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.3, indicating that it would take 1.3 days of the average trading volume of 86,181 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
101,900 shares
Previous Short Interest
59,100 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+72.42%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$7.38 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
7,350,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.57%
Today's Trading Volume
122,246 shares
Average Trading Volume
86,181 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
142%
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UTES Short Interest Over Time

UTES Days to Cover Over Time

UTES Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/2025101,900 shares $7.38 million +72.4%1.6%1.3 $72.44
5/15/202559,100 shares $4.21 million +25.5%N/A0.7 $71.17
4/30/202547,100 shares $3.14 million +74.4%N/A0.6 $66.75
4/15/202527,000 shares $1.74 million +29.2%N/A0.3 $64.46
3/14/202520,300 shares $1.32 million +250.0%N/A0.2 $64.97
2/14/202524,100 shares $1.69 million -54.1%N/A0.2 $70.21
1/31/202552,500 shares $3.58 million -7.7%N/A0.4 $68.27

UTES Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, investors have sold 101,900 shares of UTES short. 1.57% of Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Virtus Reaves Utilities 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. UTES shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Virtus Reaves Utilities 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. 1.57% of Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 101,900 shares, an increase of 72.4% from the previous total of 59,100 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 Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.57% of Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF: Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (0.31%), iShares Global Utilities ETF (0.54%), Invesco Dorsey Wright Utilities Momentum ETF (0.02%), Direxion Daily Utilities Bull 3X Shares (5.69%), ProShares Ultra Utilities (0.73%), Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF (0.38%), ProShares UltraShort Utilities (9.95%), iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (0.49%), First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (0.32%), Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (0.26%),

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 Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF stock?

Short selling UTES is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF as its price is falling. UTES shares are trading up $0.89 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 Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF?

A short squeeze for Virtus Reaves Utilities 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 UTES, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Virtus Reaves Utilities 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 UTES, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:UTES) was last updated on 6/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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