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Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF (VPC) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF (VPC) had a short interest of 35,301 shares sold short, representing 1.53% of the public float. This marks a -14.07% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.0, meaning it would take 2.0 days of the average trading volume of 30,531 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
35,301 shares
Previous Short Interest
41,083 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-14.07%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$567.29 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
2.0 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
2,100,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.53%
Today's Trading Volume
10,452 shares
Average Trading Volume
30,531 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
34%
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Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/202635,301 shares $567.29 thousand -14.1%1.5%2.01 $16.07
3/31/202641,083 shares $621.59 thousand +3.6%1.7%1.35 $15.13
3/13/202639,651 shares $598.73 thousand +72.3%1.6%1.73 $15.10
2/27/202623,015 shares $362.03 thousand +218.9%0.9%1.07 $15.73
2/13/20267,216 shares $122.24 thousand -67.6%0.3%0.35 $16.94
1/30/202622,246 shares $393.98 thousand -19.5%0.9%1.24 $17.71
1/15/202627,618 shares $509.83 thousand +141.7%1.1%0.78 $18.46
12/31/202511,428 shares $203.42 thousand -5.8%0.5%0.61 $17.80
12/15/202512,130 shares $225.86 thousand -34.7%0.4%0.57 $18.62
11/28/202518,579 shares $350.77 thousand -23.4%0.7%0.63 $18.88
11/14/202524,239 shares $448.66 thousand -20.8%0.9%1.11 $18.51
10/31/202530,607 shares $570.82 thousand +1.5%1.1%1.45 $18.65
10/15/202530,200 shares $560.51 thousand -5.3%1.1%1.5 $18.56
9/30/202531,900 shares $603.23 thousand -66.6%N/A1.5 $18.91
9/15/202595,600 shares $1.94 million +92.7%N/A5 $20.27
8/31/202549,600 shares $1.03 million +86.5%1.9%2.9 $20.82
8/15/202526,600 shares $541.04 thousand -19.2%N/A1.5 $20.34
7/31/202532,900 shares $675.77 thousand +55.9%1.2%1.9 $20.54
7/15/202521,100 shares $442.05 thousand -19.5%N/A1.3 $20.95
6/30/202526,200 shares $536.58 thousand -15.8%1.0%1.1 $20.48
6/15/202531,100 shares $646.57 thousand +79.8%1.2%1.3 $20.79
5/31/202517,300 shares $357.07 thousand -34.2%0.7%0.7 $20.64
5/15/202526,300 shares $543.10 thousand +168.4%N/A0.8 $20.65
4/30/20259,800 shares $196.49 thousand -15.5%N/A0.3 $20.05
4/15/202511,600 shares $227.48 thousand -55.6%N/A0.3 $19.61
3/14/202580,700 shares $1.76 million -39.5%N/A2 $21.79
2/14/202550,500 shares $1.15 million +21.4%N/A1.6 $22.70
1/31/202541,600 shares $936.42 thousand -49.9%N/A1.5 $22.51

VPC Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, investors have sold 35,301 shares of VPC short. 1.53% of Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Virtus Private Credit Strategy 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. VPC shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Virtus Private Credit Strategy 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. 1.53% of Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF saw a drop in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 35,301 shares, a drop of 14.1% from the previous total of 41,083 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 Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.53% of Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF: iShares LifePath Target Date 2060 ETF (0.30%), AdvisorShares Q Dynamic Growth ETF (0.54%), Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF (0.55%), Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF (0.47%), Beacon Tactical Risk ETF (0.00%), Beacon Selective Risk ETF (0.00%), Global X Alternative Income ETF (0.52%), Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF (0.02%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2055 ETF (0.82%), Cabana Target Drawdown 7 ETF (0.03%),

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 ($87.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($42.26 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($24.79 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($13.16 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($10.01 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($9.77 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($8.69 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.06 billion), CoreWeave Inc. ($7.67 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.64 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF stock?

Short selling VPC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF as its price is falling. VPC shares are trading down $0.03 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 Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF?

A short squeeze for Virtus Private Credit Strategy 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 VPC, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Virtus Private Credit Strategy 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 VPC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do VPC's short interest metrics mean?

Understanding short interest metrics can help you assess how traders are positioning around a stock like VPC:

  • Shares Sold Short: The total number of shares that have been sold by short sellers but have not yet been covered or closed out. A high number may indicate bearish sentiment.
  • Short Float: The percentage of a company’s publicly available shares (or "float") that are sold short. A higher short float suggests a greater portion of the stock is being bet against.
  • Days to Cover (Short Interest Ratio): This estimates how many days it would take short sellers to cover their positions, based on average daily trading volume. Higher values can signal potential for a short squeeze if buying pressure increases.

These metrics are often used by traders to gauge sentiment, volatility risk, and the potential for price movements based on short covering activity.



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This page (NYSEARCA:VPC) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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