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YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF (YMAX) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF Short Interest Data

YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF (YMAX) has a short interest of 5.45 million shares. This marks a 119.76% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 3.5, indicating that it would take 3.5 days of the average trading volume of 1.20 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
5,450,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
2,480,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+119.76%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$74.94 million
Short Interest Ratio
3.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
57,080,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
9.55%
Today's Trading Volume
1,878,005 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,195,679 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
157%
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YMAX Short Interest Over Time

YMAX Days to Cover Over Time

YMAX Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/20255,450,000 shares $74.94 million +119.8%N/A3.5 $13.75
4/30/20252,480,000 shares $32.84 million +86.5%N/A1.6 $13.24
4/15/20251,330,000 shares $17.06 million -45.3%N/A0.8 $12.83
3/14/20251,980,000 shares $27.76 million No ChangeN/A1.2 $14.02
2/14/20251,380,000 shares $23.13 million No ChangeN/A0.7 $16.76
1/31/20251,380,000 shares $22.91 million +1.5%N/A0.8 $16.60

YMAX Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 15th, investors have sold 5,450,000 shares of YMAX short. Learn More on YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income 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. YMAX shares currently have a short interest ratio of 4.0. Learn More on YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF: Belvedere Trading LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Is YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,450,000 shares, an increase of 119.8% from the previous total of 2,480,000 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 YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

Here is how the short interest of companies compare to YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF: Franklin Income Focus ETF (0.79%), Fairlead Tactical Sector ETF (0.11%), STF Tactical Growth ETF (0.01%), STF Tactical Growth & Income ETF (0.66%), North Shore Equity Rotation ETF (0.01%), Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF (0.10%), iShares U.S. Industry Rotation Active ETF (0.80%), PeakShares Sector Rotation ETF (0.77%), Simplify US Equity PLUS QIS ETF (0.80%), and Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (0.16%).

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 YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF stock?

Short selling YMAX is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF as its price is falling. YMAX shares are trading up $0.22 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 YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF?

A short squeeze for YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income 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 YMAX, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income 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 YMAX, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




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