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Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Vanguard Real Estate ETF Short Interest Data

Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) has a short interest of 8.32 million shares, representing 2.22% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 19.20% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.5, indicating that it would take 2.5 days of the average trading volume of 3.54 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
8,320,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
6,980,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+19.20%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$741.64 million
Short Interest Ratio
2.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
374,890,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.22%
Today's Trading Volume
1,885,345 shares
Average Trading Volume
3,543,990 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
53%
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VNQ Short Interest Over Time

VNQ Days to Cover Over Time

VNQ Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Vanguard Real Estate ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/20258,320,000 shares $741.64 million +19.2%2.2%2.5 $89.14
7/15/20256,980,000 shares $621.29 million -35.7%N/A2.2 $89.01
6/30/202510,860,000 shares $967.19 million +54.9%8.3%7.5 $89.06
6/15/20257,010,000 shares $629.71 million +5.9%1.8%2 $89.83
5/31/20256,620,000 shares $589.44 million -5.4%0.6%1.9 $89.04
5/15/20257,000,000 shares $624.33 million +4.0%N/A1.9 $89.19
4/30/20256,730,000 shares $594.46 million -15.1%N/A1.8 $88.33
4/15/20257,930,000 shares $678.97 million -11.0%N/A2.1 $85.62
3/14/20258,080,000 shares $728.57 million -3.6%N/A2.2 $90.17
2/14/20258,520,000 shares $780.69 million +18.7%N/A2.4 $91.63
1/31/20257,180,000 shares $650.15 million -20.6%N/A2 $90.55

VNQ Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard Real Estate ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Vanguard Real Estate ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 31st, investors have sold 8,320,000 shares of VNQ short. 2.22% of Vanguard Real Estate ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Vanguard Real Estate ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Vanguard Real Estate 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. VNQ shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Vanguard Real Estate ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Vanguard Real Estate ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Vanguard Real Estate ETF: Squarepoint Ops LLC, Group One Trading LLC, Torno Capital LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Marshall Wace LLP, Walleye Trading LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., and Quaker Wealth 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 Real Estate 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. 2.22% of Vanguard Real Estate ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Vanguard Real Estate ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Vanguard Real Estate ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 8,320,000 shares, an increase of 19.2% from the previous total of 6,980,000 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 Real Estate ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

2.22% of Vanguard Real Estate ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Vanguard Real Estate ETF: Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (0.28%), Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (4.41%), iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (33.41%), iShares Global REIT ETF (0.72%), Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (0.81%), iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (0.59%), Dimensional Global Real Estate ETF (0.06%), SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (1.78%), Dimensional US Real Estate ETF (0.20%), SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF (0.19%),

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 ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Vanguard Real Estate ETF stock?

Short selling VNQ is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Vanguard Real Estate ETF as its price is falling. VNQ shares are trading up $0.64 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 Real Estate ETF?

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

How often is Vanguard Real Estate 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 VNQ, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:VNQ) was last updated on 8/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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