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Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$455.71 -0.07 (-0.02%)
Closing price 08/7/2025 04:10 PM Eastern
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Vanguard Growth ETF Short Interest Data

Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) has a short interest of 853,000 shares. This marks a -83.88% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.8, indicating that it would take 0.8 days of the average trading volume of 1.38 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
853,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
5,290,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-83.88%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$378.87 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
401,413,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.21%
Today's Trading Volume
934,012 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,378,831 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
68%
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VUG Short Interest Over Time

VUG Days to Cover Over Time

VUG Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Vanguard Growth ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/15/2025853,000 shares $378.87 million -83.9%N/A0.8 $444.16
6/30/20255,290,000 shares $2.32 billion +527.1%8.4%3.1 $438.40
6/15/2025843,600 shares $352.90 million +5.8%0.2%0.6 $418.33
5/31/2025797,300 shares $327.93 million -5.8%0.1%0.5 $411.30
5/15/2025846,500 shares $349.69 million -0.5%N/A0.5 $413.10
4/30/2025850,500 shares $321.74 million -6.2%N/A0.5 $378.29
4/15/2025907,000 shares $328.57 million -22.5%N/A0.5 $362.26
3/14/20251,280,000 shares $484.26 million +42.0%N/A0.9 $378.33
2/14/2025788,000 shares $336.89 million -9.5%N/A0.6 $427.52
1/31/2025870,700 shares $364.26 million +10.2%N/A0.7 $418.35

VUG Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard Growth ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Vanguard Growth ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 15th, investors have sold 853,000 shares of VUG short. Learn More on Vanguard Growth ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Vanguard Growth 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. VUG shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on Vanguard Growth ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Vanguard Growth ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Vanguard Growth ETF: Twin Tree Management LP, Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, and Jane Street Group LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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

Vanguard Growth ETF saw a decline in short interest in the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 853,000 shares, a decline of 83.9% from the previous total of 5,290,000 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 Growth ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Vanguard Growth ETF: Vanguard Value ETF (0.20%), iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (0.62%), SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (2.63%), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (7.44%), iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (0.99%), iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (0.28%), Schwab US Large-Cap ETF (0.08%), Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (0.36%), Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (0.19%), Vanguard Large-Cap ETF (0.06%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Coinbase Global, Inc. ($5.11 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.76 billion), Reddit Inc. ($2.84 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($2.79 billion), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC ($2.79 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($2.67 billion), Rocket Lab Corporation ($2.49 billion), AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ($2.12 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.09 billion), and Omnicom Group Inc. ($2.04 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Vanguard Growth ETF stock?

Short selling VUG is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Vanguard Growth ETF as its price is falling. VUG shares are trading down $0.07 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 Growth ETF?

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

How often is Vanguard 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 VUG, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 15 2025.




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