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Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF Short Interest Data

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) has a short interest of 153,900 shares, representing 0.35% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 53.44% increase 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 312,782 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
153,900 shares
Previous Short Interest
100,300 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+53.44%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$57.30 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
44,790,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.35%
Today's Trading Volume
22,841 shares
Average Trading Volume
312,782 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
7%
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VOOG Short Interest Over Time

VOOG Days to Cover Over Time

VOOG Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/2025153,900 shares $57.30 million +53.4%0.3%0.5 $372.29
5/15/2025100,300 shares $37.38 million +7.3%N/A0.3 $372.72
4/30/202593,500 shares $31.86 million -9.8%N/A0.3 $340.75
4/15/2025103,600 shares $33.96 million -56.3%N/A0.3 $327.81
3/14/202569,600 shares $23.80 million -10.1%N/A0.2 $341.98
2/14/202558,200 shares $22.38 million -42.2%N/A0.2 $384.61
1/31/2025100,600 shares $37.79 million -6.6%N/A0.4 $375.60

VOOG Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, investors have sold 153,900 shares of VOOG short. 0.35% of Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF's current short interest.

Which institutional investors are shorting Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF: Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Simplex Trading 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 S&P 500 Growth 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. 0.35% of Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 153,900 shares, an increase of 53.4% from the previous total of 100,300 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 S&P 500 Growth ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.35% of Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF: Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF (0.46%), Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (0.18%), iShares S&P 100 ETF (0.40%), Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (0.16%), Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (0.09%), iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (0.35%), Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF (0.24%), Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF (0.24%), Dimensional International Value ETF (0.21%), Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF (0.23%),

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 S&P 500 Growth ETF stock?

Short selling VOOG is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF as its price is falling. VOOG shares are trading up $1.48 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 S&P 500 Growth ETF?

A short squeeze for Vanguard S&P 500 Growth 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 VOOG, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Vanguard S&P 500 Growth 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 VOOG, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:VOOG) was last updated on 6/26/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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