Global X FinTech Thematic ETF (FINX) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of Global X FinTech Thematic ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of November 30th, traders have sold 181,300 shares of FINX short. Learn More on Global X FinTech Thematic 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. FINX shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Global X FinTech Thematic ETF's short interest ratio.

Global X FinTech Thematic ETF saw a decline in short interest in November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totaling 181,300 shares, a decline of 15.2% from the previous total of 213,900 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.

Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Global X FinTech Thematic ETF: Global X Cloud Computing ETF (1.03%), VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF (0.28%), First Trust Indxx NextG ETF (0.00%), Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (3.47%), WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund (0.02%), iShares USD Green Bond ETF (0.20%), Global X Internet of Things Thematic ETF (0.16%), VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (2.69%), REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF (2.21%), Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (2.97%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: AppLovin Co. ($5.70 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.55 billion), Spotify Technology S.A. ($3.84 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($3.07 billion), International Paper ($3.00 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.93 billion), Cencora, Inc. ($2.54 billion), Paychex, Inc. ($2.53 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($2.24 billion), and Reddit, Inc. ($2.00 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling FINX is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Global X FinTech Thematic ETF as its price is falling. FINX shares are trading up $0.47 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 Global X FinTech Thematic 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 FINX, 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 FINX, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is November, 30 2024.