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Vanguard Extended Market ETF (VXF) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Vanguard Extended Market ETF Short Interest Data

Vanguard Extended Market ETF (VXF) has a short interest of 611,800 shares. This marks a 55.20% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.0, indicating that it would take 1.0 days of the average trading volume of 418,043 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
611,800 shares
Previous Short Interest
394,200 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+55.20%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$113.17 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.0 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
588,350,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.10%
Today's Trading Volume
485,573 shares
Average Trading Volume
418,043 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
116%
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VXF Short Interest Over Time

VXF Days to Cover Over Time

VXF Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Vanguard Extended Market ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/2025611,800 shares $113.17 million +55.2%N/A1 $184.98
4/30/2025394,200 shares $67.35 million -15.8%N/A0.7 $170.85
4/15/2025467,900 shares $76.01 million +49.4%N/A0.8 $162.44
3/14/2025322,800 shares $56.51 million -6.0%N/A0.7 $175.05
2/14/2025454,300 shares $90.64 million +33.7%N/A1.3 $199.51
1/31/2025339,800 shares $67.71 million +6.5%N/A1 $199.26

VXF Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard Extended Market ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Vanguard Extended Market ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, investors have sold 611,800 shares of VXF short. Learn More on Vanguard Extended Market ETF's current short interest.

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

Is Vanguard Extended Market ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Vanguard Extended Market ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 611,800 shares, an increase of 55.2% from the previous total of 394,200 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 Extended Market ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?
Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Vanguard Extended Market ETF stock?

Short selling VXF is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Vanguard Extended Market ETF as its price is falling. VXF shares are trading up $0.02 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 Extended Market ETF?

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

How often is Vanguard Extended Market 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 VXF, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




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