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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 9.37 million shares, representing 13.89% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 10.63% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 5.4, indicating that it would take 5.4 days of the average trading volume of 1.29 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
9,370,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
8,470,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+10.63%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$124.62 million
Short Interest Ratio
5.4 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
67,475,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
13.89%
Today's Trading Volume
1,766,168 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,289,734 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
137%
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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
6/15/20259,370,000 shares $124.62 million +10.6%13.9%5.4 $13.30
5/31/20258,470,000 shares $113.58 million +55.4%14.8%5.4 $13.41
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 covered or closed out. As of June 15th, traders have sold 9,370,000 shares of YMAX short. 13.89% of YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF's shares are currently sold 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 5.0. 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.

What is a good short interest percentage for YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF?

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. 13.89% of YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

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 June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,370,000 shares, an increase of 10.6% from the previous total of 8,470,000 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?

13.89% of YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETF: Franklin Income Focus ETF (0.44%), Fairlead Tactical Sector ETF (0.07%), STF Tactical Growth ETF (0.04%), STF Tactical Growth & Income ETF (2.47%), North Shore Equity Rotation ETF (0.01%), Pinnacle Focused Opportunities ETF (0.01%), PeakShares Sector Rotation ETF (0.51%), iShares U.S. Industry Rotation Active ETF (0.04%), Simplify US Equity PLUS QIS ETF (0.80%), and Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (0.12%).

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

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.

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 down $0.05 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 increases 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 June, 15 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:YMAX) was last updated on 6/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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