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Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Vanguard Utilities ETF Short Interest Data

Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) has a short interest of 54,000 shares, representing 0.14% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -44.79% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.3, indicating that it would take 0.3 days of the average trading volume of 200,908 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
54,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
97,800 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-44.79%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$9.51 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
39,939,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.14%
Today's Trading Volume
75,502 shares
Average Trading Volume
200,908 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
38%
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VPU Short Interest Over Time

VPU Days to Cover Over Time

VPU Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Vanguard Utilities ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/202554,000 shares $9.51 million -44.8%0.1%0.3 $176.05
5/31/202597,800 shares $17.26 million +12.7%0.2%0.5 $176.49
5/15/202586,800 shares $15.20 million -32.1%N/A0.4 $175.11
4/30/2025127,800 shares $21.85 million +29.8%N/A0.7 $170.99
4/15/202598,500 shares $16.59 million -6.5%N/A0.5 $168.47
3/14/202557,100 shares $9.75 million -64.5%N/A0.3 $170.80
2/14/2025104,300 shares $17.80 million +74.1%N/A0.5 $170.69
1/31/202559,900 shares $10.07 million -46.6%N/A0.3 $168.06

VPU Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard Utilities ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Vanguard Utilities ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of June 15th, investors have sold 54,000 shares of VPU short. 0.14% of Vanguard Utilities ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Vanguard Utilities ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for Vanguard Utilities 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. 0.14% of Vanguard Utilities ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Vanguard Utilities ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Vanguard Utilities ETF saw a decline in short interest in June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 54,000 shares, a decline of 44.8% from the previous total of 97,800 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 Utilities ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.14% of Vanguard Utilities ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Vanguard Utilities ETF: Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (0.18%), First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (0.15%), iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (0.29%), Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (0.94%), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (0.31%), iShares Global Utilities ETF (0.54%), Invesco Dorsey Wright Utilities Momentum ETF (0.07%), Direxion Daily Utilities Bull 3X Shares (4.57%), ProShares Ultra Utilities (0.68%), Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF (0.08%),

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 Utilities ETF stock?

Short selling VPU is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Vanguard Utilities ETF as its price is falling. VPU shares are trading up $1.70 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 Utilities ETF?

A short squeeze for Vanguard Utilities 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 VPU, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Vanguard Utilities 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 VPU, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:VPU) was last updated on 6/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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