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Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Vanguard Small-Cap ETF Short Interest Data

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) has a short interest of 598,200 shares, representing 0.06% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -36.63% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.5, indicating that it would take 0.5 days of the average trading volume of 832,857 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
598,200 shares
Previous Short Interest
944,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-36.63%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$136.28 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
991,970,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.06%
Today's Trading Volume
702,628 shares
Average Trading Volume
832,857 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
84%
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VB Short Interest Over Time

VB Days to Cover Over Time

VB Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Vanguard 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
5/31/2025598,200 shares $136.28 million -36.6%0.1%0.5 $227.82
5/15/2025944,000 shares $219.23 million +67.0%N/A0.8 $232.24
4/30/2025565,200 shares $122.17 million -20.2%N/A0.5 $216.15
4/15/2025708,500 shares $147.21 million +1.6%N/A0.6 $207.77
3/14/2025757,900 shares $169.52 million -29.2%N/A0.9 $223.67
2/14/2025998,700 shares $247.63 million +7.2%N/A1.3 $247.95
1/31/2025931,900 shares $232.64 million +11.6%N/A1.1 $249.64

VB Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard Small-Cap ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, investors have sold 598,200 shares of VB short. 0.06% of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Vanguard Small-Cap ETF's current short interest.

Which institutional investors are shorting Vanguard Small-Cap ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF: Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, and Simplex Trading LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Vanguard 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. 0.06% of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Vanguard Small-Cap ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF saw a decrease in short interest in the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 598,200 shares, a decrease of 36.6% from the previous total of 944,000 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 Vanguard Small-Cap ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.06% of Vanguard Small-Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Vanguard Small-Cap ETF: iShares Russell 2000 ETF (32.36%), iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (0.52%), Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (0.15%), Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (0.05%), Schwab US Small-Cap ETF (0.09%), Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (0.27%), Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (6.53%), iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (4.98%), SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (0.17%), iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (4.64%),

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 Vanguard Small-Cap ETF stock?

Short selling VB is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Vanguard Small-Cap ETF as its price is falling. VB shares are trading down $2.38 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 Vanguard Small-Cap ETF?

A short squeeze for Vanguard 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 VB, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Vanguard 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 VB, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:VB) was last updated on 6/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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