WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF (WLTG) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of June 15th, investors have sold 10,200 shares of WLTG short. 0.66% of WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on WealthTrust DBS Long Term 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. WLTG shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF's short interest ratio.

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. 0.66% of WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 10,200 shares, an increase of 27.5% from the previous total of 8,000 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.

0.66% of WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF: First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (0.46%), Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF (1.17%), Principal Spectrum Tax-Advantaged Dividend Active ETF (0.01%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2035 ETF (0.86%), Global X Alternative Income ETF (0.54%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2040 ETF (0.14%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2045 ETF (0.02%), WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund (2.53%), Beacon Selective Risk ETF (0.16%), iShares LifePath Target Date 2050 ETF (0.63%),

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.

Short selling WLTG is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from WealthTrust DBS Long Term Growth ETF as its price is falling. WLTG shares are trading up $0.16 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 WealthTrust DBS Long Term 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 WLTG, 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 WLTG, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.