Optimize Strategy Index ETF (OPTZ) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of Optimize Strategy Index ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of March 15th, traders have sold 18,600 shares of OPTZ short. 0.33% of Optimize Strategy Index ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Optimize Strategy Index 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. OPTZ shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on Optimize Strategy Index ETF's short interest ratio.

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. 0.33% of Optimize Strategy Index ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Optimize Strategy Index ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 18,600 shares, an increase of 933.3% from the previous total of 1,800 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.

0.33% of Optimize Strategy Index ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Optimize Strategy Index ETF: Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (2.96%), iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (11.90%), First Trust International Developed Capital Strength ETF (0.19%), First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (0.38%), VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF (0.02%), First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF (0.14%), Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF (0.06%), Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF (0.29%), Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF (0.59%), First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats ETF (0.30%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($26.28 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.53 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($8.50 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.86 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.85 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.28 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($4.08 billion), AppLovin Co. ($3.82 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($3.78 billion), and Schlumberger Limited ($2.87 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling OPTZ is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Optimize Strategy Index ETF as its price is falling. OPTZ shares are trading down $0.66 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 Optimize Strategy Index 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 OPTZ, 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 OPTZ, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is March, 15 2025.