Global X MSCI Vietnam ETF (VNAM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of Global X MSCI Vietnam ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 15th, investors have sold 43,300 shares of VNAM short. Learn More on Global X MSCI Vietnam ETF's current short interest.

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. VNAM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Global X MSCI Vietnam ETF's short interest ratio.

Global X MSCI Vietnam ETF saw a decline in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 43,300 shares, a decline of 0.9% from the previous total of 43,700 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.

Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Global X MSCI Vietnam ETF: Matthews India Active ETF (1.00%), FT Raymond James Multicap Growth Equity ETF (0.37%), Peerless Option Income Wheel ETF (0.88%), Invesco Nasdaq Free Cash Flow Achievers ETF (0.09%), ProShares Short MSCI EAFE (0.35%), Nuveen Dividend Growth ETF (0.03%), Western Asset Short Duration Income ETF (0.08%), ProShares Short MSCI Emerging Markets (0.27%), Rayliant Quantamental China Equity ETF (2.09%), SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (0.56%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling VNAM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Global X MSCI Vietnam ETF as its price is falling. VNAM shares are trading down $0.09 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.

A short squeeze for Global X MSCI Vietnam 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 VNAM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including VNAM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.