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

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 31st, investors have sold 935,000 shares of VUG short. 0.23% of Vanguard Growth ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Vanguard Growth ETF's current short interest.

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.

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

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. 0.23% of Vanguard Growth ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Vanguard Growth ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 935,000 shares, an increase of 9.6% from the previous total of 853,000 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.

0.23% of Vanguard Growth ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Vanguard Growth ETF: Vanguard Value ETF (0.21%), iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (0.65%), SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (2.49%), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (8.43%), iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (0.95%), iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (0.23%), Schwab US Large-Cap ETF (0.09%), Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (0.57%), Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (0.20%), Vanguard Large-Cap ETF (0.05%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

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 up $2.92 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.

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

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, 31 2025.