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Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Closing price 06/27/2025 04:10 PM Eastern
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Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF Short Interest Data

Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) has a short interest of 396,900 shares, representing 0.13% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -17.79% 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 687,629 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
396,900 shares
Previous Short Interest
482,800 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-17.79%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$107.57 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
297,965,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.13%
Today's Trading Volume
729,512 shares
Average Trading Volume
687,629 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
106%
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VO Short Interest Over Time

VO Days to Cover Over Time

VO Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/2025396,900 shares $107.57 million -17.8%0.1%0.5 $271.02
5/31/2025482,800 shares $130.08 million -13.0%0.0%0.5 $269.43
5/15/2025555,100 shares $150.54 million -25.4%N/A0.6 $271.19
4/30/2025743,700 shares $190.45 million +72.7%N/A0.8 $256.09
4/15/2025430,600 shares $106.04 million +11.3%N/A0.4 $246.27
3/14/2025541,500 shares $139.33 million +23.0%N/A0.7 $257.31
2/14/2025606,100 shares $167.10 million +22.0%N/A0.9 $275.69
1/31/2025496,800 shares $136.92 million -10.1%N/A0.8 $275.61

VO Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Short interest is the volume of Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of June 15th, traders have sold 396,900 shares of VO short. 0.13% of Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF's current short interest.

Which institutional investors are shorting Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF?

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

What is a good short interest percentage for Vanguard Mid-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. 0.13% of Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

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

Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF saw a decline in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 396,900 shares, a decline of 17.8% from the previous total of 482,800 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 Mid-Cap ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.13% of Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF: iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (0.46%), iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF (0.31%), SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust (9.79%), iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF (1.48%), Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF (0.26%), Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (0.16%), iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (0.67%), SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF (0.13%), Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap ETF (0.10%), iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (0.11%),

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 ($69.26 billion), Invesco QQQ ($25.22 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($20.33 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.99 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($9.12 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($6.73 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.52 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.60 billion), Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.64 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.59 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF stock?

Short selling VO is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF as its price is falling. VO shares are trading up $1.28 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 Mid-Cap ETF?

A short squeeze for Vanguard Mid-Cap 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 VO, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Vanguard Mid-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 VO, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:VO) was last updated on 6/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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