VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume $215.00 -9.26 (-4.13%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisChartDividendHeadlinesHoldingsOptions ChainOwnershipRatingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisChartDividendHeadlinesHoldingsOptions ChainOwnershipRatingsShort InterestTrends VanEck Semiconductor ETF Short Interest DataVanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) has a short interest of 10.88 million shares. This marks a -18.07% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.2, indicating that it would take 1.2 days of the average trading volume of 8.54 million shares to cover all short positions.Current Short Interest10,880,000 sharesPrevious Short Interest13,280,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month-18.07%Dollar Volume Sold Short$2.68 billionShort Interest Ratio1.2 Days to CoverLast Record DateAugust 15, 2024Outstanding Shares89,940,000 sharesPercentage of Shares Shorted12.10%Today's Trading Volume12,019,320 sharesAverage Trading Volume8,540,042 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average141% Short Selling VanEck Semiconductor ETF? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for VanEck Semiconductor ETF and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort Interest ChartDays to Cover ChartShort Percent of Float ChartSMH Short Interest Over TimeSMH Days to Cover Over TimeSMH Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad Porter & CompanyWhy billionaires are wiring money to abandoned towns A new force is brewing in these forgotten towns that could soon turn Appalachia into one of America’s most valuable economic hubs – the beating heart of a new multi-billion-dollar revolution. Click here for my exclusive video VanEck Semiconductor ETF Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 8/15/202410,880,000 shares $2.68 billion -18.1%N/A1.2 $246.37 7/31/202413,280,000 shares $3.28 billion -0.8%N/A1.5 $246.99 7/15/202413,380,000 shares $3.66 billion No ChangeN/A1.8 $273.83 SMH Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is VanEck Semiconductor ETF's current short interest? Short interest is the volume of VanEck Semiconductor ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of August 15th, investors have sold 10,880,000 shares of SMH short. Learn More on VanEck Semiconductor ETF's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for VanEck Semiconductor 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. SMH shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on VanEck Semiconductor ETF's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting VanEck Semiconductor ETF? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of VanEck Semiconductor ETF: Quarry LP, Millennium Management LLC, Point72 Europe London LLP, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Marshall Wace LLP, Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, Lombard Odier Asset Management USA Corp, Herr Investment Group LLC, Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC, CloudAlpha Capital Management Limited Hong Kong, CTC LLC, MGO One Seven LLC, Hiddenite Capital Partners LP, Monaco Asset Management SAM, Cowen AND Company LLC, Wolverine Asset Management LLC, Mirae Asset Securities USA Inc., Traynor Capital Management Inc., and Secure Asset Management LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Is VanEck Semiconductor ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing? VanEck Semiconductor ETF saw a decrease in short interest during the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 10,880,000 shares, a decrease of 18.1% from the previous total of 13,280,000 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 VanEck Semiconductor ETF's short interest compare to its competitors? Here is how the short interest of companies compare to VanEck Semiconductor ETF: iShares Semiconductor ETF (18.10%), First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund (1.83%), First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (0.61%), First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (0.15%), First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (0.11%), JPMorgan U.S. Tech Leaders ETF (0.18%), Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (2.36%), Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF (0.23%), Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF (2.19%), Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF (0.18%), and Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.23 billion), Aptiv PLC ($2.50 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($2.48 billion), Paychex, Inc. ($2.25 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.17 billion), Cencora, Inc. ($2.12 billion), Tractor Supply ($1.93 billion), Onsemi ($1.82 billion), International Paper ($1.81 billion), and Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($1.72 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short VanEck Semiconductor ETF stock? Short selling SMH is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from VanEck Semiconductor ETF as its price is falling. SMH shares are trading down $9.26 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 VanEck Semiconductor ETF? A short squeeze for VanEck Semiconductor 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 SMH, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is VanEck Semiconductor 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 SMH, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is August, 15 2024. More Short Interest Resources from MarketBeat Related Companies: iShares Semiconductor ETF Short Squeeze First Trust NASDAQ 100 Technology Index Fund Short Squeeze First Trust Cloud Computing ETF Short Squeeze First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund Short Squeeze First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF Short Squeeze JPMorgan U.S. Tech Leaders ETF Short Squeeze Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF Short Squeeze Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF Short Squeeze Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF Short Squeeze Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF Short Squeeze Short Interest Tools: Stocks to Short Largest Short Interest Positions Short Interest Increases Short Interest Decreases Short Interest Reporting Dates This page (NASDAQ:SMH) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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