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Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Vanguard Information Technology ETF Short Interest Data

Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) has a short interest of 235,500 shares, representing 0.17% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 7.09% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.3, indicating that it would take 0.3 days of the average trading volume of 564,864 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
235,500 shares
Previous Short Interest
219,900 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+7.09%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$141.99 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
141,020,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.17%
Today's Trading Volume
492,793 shares
Average Trading Volume
564,864 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
87%
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VGT Short Interest Over Time

VGT Days to Cover Over Time

VGT Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Vanguard Information Technology ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/2025235,500 shares $141.99 million +7.1%0.2%0.3 $602.95
5/15/2025219,900 shares $135.36 million +1.6%N/A0.3 $615.55
4/30/2025216,500 shares $118.96 million -32.9%N/A0.3 $549.45
4/15/2025322,600 shares $169.62 million +31.9%N/A0.4 $525.79
3/14/2025200,300 shares $112.77 million -31.5%N/A0.3 $563.01
2/14/2025202,500 shares $129.57 million -28.5%N/A0.4 $639.87
1/31/2025283,300 shares $174.69 million -28.8%N/A0.5 $616.61

VGT Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard Information Technology ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Vanguard Information Technology ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, investors have sold 235,500 shares of VGT short. 0.17% of Vanguard Information Technology ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Vanguard Information Technology ETF's current short interest.

Which institutional investors are shorting Vanguard Information Technology ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Vanguard Information Technology ETF: Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Susquehanna International Group LLP, Belvedere Trading LLC, and CenterStar Asset Management LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Vanguard Information Technology 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. 0.17% of Vanguard Information Technology ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Vanguard Information Technology ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Vanguard Information Technology ETF saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 235,500 shares, an increase of 7.1% from the previous total of 219,900 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 Information Technology ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.17% of Vanguard Information Technology ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Vanguard Information Technology ETF: Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (2.76%), VanEck Semiconductor ETF (11.40%), iShares U.S. Technology ETF (0.32%), Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (0.33%), iShares Semiconductor ETF (13.89%), Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares (6.16%), iShares Global Tech ETF (1.58%), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF (0.52%), First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (0.53%), First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (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 Vanguard Information Technology ETF stock?

Short selling VGT is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Vanguard Information Technology ETF as its price is falling. VGT shares are trading up $11.43 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 Information Technology ETF?

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

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




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