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Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund Short Interest Data

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) has a short interest of 42.21 million shares. This marks a -3.98% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.3, indicating that it would take 2.3 days of the average trading volume of 17.05 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
42,210,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
43,960,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-3.98%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$3.61 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
321,870,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
13.11%
Today's Trading Volume
6,197,447 shares
Average Trading Volume
17,049,600 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
36%
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XLE Short Interest Over Time

XLE Days to Cover Over Time

XLE Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/202542,210,000 shares $3.61 billion -4.0%N/A2.3 $85.61
4/30/202543,960,000 shares $3.54 billion +7.0%N/A2.4 $80.50
4/15/202541,090,000 shares $3.25 billion +1.9%N/A2.2 $79.05
3/14/202539,340,000 shares $3.53 billion +8.5%N/A2.4 $89.76
2/14/202538,340,000 shares $3.45 billion +9.9%N/A2.7 $90.07
1/31/202534,880,000 shares $3.06 billion -4.6%N/A2.5 $87.64

XLE Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 15th, investors have sold 42,210,000 shares of XLE short. Learn More on Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund?

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. XLE shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund: Jane Street Group LLC, York Capital Management Global Advisors LLC, Strait & Sound Wealth Management LLC, CTC LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Edenbrook Capital LLC, CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, Elliott Investment Management L.P., Paloma Partners Management Co, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Nomura Holdings Inc., Hiddenite Capital Partners LP, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., PEAK6 LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Venture Visionary Partners LLC, Cresset Asset Management LLC, Citigroup Inc., Woodard & Co. Asset Management Group Inc. ADV, SteelPeak Wealth LLC, Interchange Capital Partners LLC, and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Is Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund saw a drop in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 42,210,000 shares, a drop of 4.0% from the previous total of 43,960,000 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 Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund'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 Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund stock?

Short selling XLE is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund as its price is falling. XLE shares are trading up $1.35 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 Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund?

A short squeeze for Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund 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 XLE, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund'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 XLE, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




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