VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of VanEck Robotics ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of January 31st, traders have sold 6,000 shares of IBOT short. Learn More on VanEck Robotics 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. IBOT shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on VanEck Robotics ETF's short interest ratio.

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of VanEck Robotics ETF: Cartenna Capital LP. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

VanEck Robotics ETF saw a drop in short interest in the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totaling 6,000 shares, a drop of 20.0% from the previous total of 7,500 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 VanEck Robotics ETF: Tema Neuroscience and Mental Health ETF (0.05%), Enact Holdings, Inc. (6.13%), Proshares Equities For Rising Rates ETF (1.38%), Global X Thematic Growth ETF (0.78%), Global X Clean Water ETF (0.48%), Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (0.22%), SPAC and New Issue ETF (1.50%), Sprott Nickel Miners ETF (4.28%), Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (99.31%), iShares Transition-Enabling Metals ETF (0.25%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: AppLovin Co. ($5.21 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.07 billion), Reddit, Inc. ($3.33 billion), The Kroger Co. ($2.67 billion), Cencora, Inc. ($2.29 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($2.17 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($1.99 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($1.87 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($1.76 billion), and Moderna, Inc. ($1.60 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling IBOT is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from VanEck Robotics ETF as its price is falling. IBOT shares are trading down $0.80 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 VanEck Robotics 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 IBOT, 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 IBOT, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is January, 31 2025.