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Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF Short Interest Data

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) has a short interest of 36,600 shares, representing 0.22% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -1.08% 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 67,967 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
36,600 shares
Previous Short Interest
37,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-1.08%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$13.04 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.4 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
16,744,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.22%
Today's Trading Volume
49,446 shares
Average Trading Volume
67,967 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
73%
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VCR Short Interest Over Time

VCR Days to Cover Over Time

VCR Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/202536,600 shares $13.04 million -1.1%0.2%0.4 $356.25
5/15/202537,000 shares $13.27 million +17.5%N/A0.4 $358.70
4/30/202531,500 shares $10.26 million -69.0%N/A0.3 $325.59
4/15/2025101,500 shares $31.62 million +10.6%N/A1 $311.55
3/14/202524,200 shares $7.87 million -20.4%N/A0.3 $325.04
2/14/202528,200 shares $10.76 million -17.3%N/A0.5 $381.66
1/31/202534,100 shares $13.32 million -0.3%N/A0.6 $390.49

VCR Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, traders have sold 36,600 shares of VCR short. 0.22% of Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF's current short interest.

Which institutional investors are shorting Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF: Quaker Wealth Management LLC, and Belvedere 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 Consumer Discretionary 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. 0.22% of Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF saw a drop in short interest in the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 36,600 shares, a drop of 1.1% from the previous total of 37,000 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 Consumer Discretionary ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.22% of Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF: Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (0.23%), iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF (0.45%), SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (72.56%), SPDR S&P Retail ETF (513.58%), Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (0.81%), First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund (1.70%), Columbia India Consumer ETF (0.88%), Direxion Daily Homebuilders & Supplies Bull 3x Shares (10.38%), VanEck Retail ETF (0.92%), Global X MSCI China Consumer Discretionary ETF (1.77%),

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 Consumer Discretionary ETF stock?

Short selling VCR is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF as its price is falling. VCR shares are trading up $3.17 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 Consumer Discretionary ETF?

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

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




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