United Microelectronics (UMC) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume $6.78 -0.02 (-0.29%) (As of 10:31 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Short Interest Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends United Microelectronics Short Interest DataUnited Microelectronics (UMC) has a short interest of 58.54 million shares. This marks a 9.11% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 4.7, indicating that it would take 4.7 days of the average trading volume of 10.28 million shares to cover all short positions.Current Short Interest58,540,000 sharesPrevious Short Interest53,650,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month+9.11%Dollar Volume Sold Short$400.41 millionShort Interest Ratio4.7 Days to CoverLast Record DateOctober 31, 2024Outstanding Shares2,505,970,000 sharesPercentage of Shares Shorted2.34%Today's Trading Volume1,010,717 sharesAverage Trading Volume10,278,395 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average10% Short Selling United Microelectronics? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for United Microelectronics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort Interest ChartDays to Cover ChartShort Percent of Float ChartUMC Short Interest Over TimeUMC Days to Cover Over TimeUMC Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad Darwin2025 AI Stock Picks: 2 Hidden Gems Under $10/ShareThe AI sector continues to make waves as we move into 2025, and now is a prime opportunity to get involved—without stretching your budget! We’ve just uncovered 2 promising AI stocks trading for under $10/share, and they’re positioned for impressive growth in the coming months.👉[Click here to get your FREE report delivered instantly!] United Microelectronics Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 10/31/202458,540,000 shares $400.41 million +9.1%N/A4.7 $6.84 10/15/202453,650,000 shares $426.52 million +11.5%N/A4 $7.95 9/30/202448,110,000 shares $405.09 million +3.7%N/A3.4 $8.42 9/15/202446,380,000 shares $397.48 million +2.3%N/A3.4 $8.57 8/31/202445,320,000 shares $397.46 million -4.4%N/A3.5 $8.77 8/15/202447,420,000 shares $415.87 million +8.4%N/A3.9 $8.77 Get the Latest News and Ratings for UMC and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for United Microelectronics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/31/202443,750,000 shares $366.63 million -19.2%N/A4 $8.38 7/15/202454,110,000 shares $443.16 million -2.6%N/A5.8 $8.19 6/30/202455,560,000 shares $486.71 million -3.7%N/A6.7 $8.76 6/15/202457,690,000 shares $503.63 million -3.9%N/A7.2 $8.73 5/31/202460,050,000 shares $511.03 million +10.2%N/A7.5 $8.51 5/15/202454,510,000 shares $446.98 million -3.5%N/A6.9 $8.20 4/30/202456,490,000 shares $434.41 million -5.9%N/A7.2 $7.69 4/15/202460,050,000 shares $468.99 million -3.4%N/A7.5 $7.81 3/31/202462,190,000 shares $503.12 million +6.4%N/A8.3 $8.09 3/15/202458,470,000 shares $470.10 million +2.4%N/A7.8 $8.04 2/29/202457,100,000 shares $438.53 million -0.5%N/A7.8 $7.68 2/15/202457,410,000 shares $448.09 million -0.1%N/A8.4 $7.81 1/31/202457,440,000 shares $441.71 million -5.0%N/A8.5 $7.69 1/15/202460,450,000 shares $480.58 million +0.2%N/A9.1 $7.95 12/31/202360,360,000 shares $510.65 million -5.4%N/A9.5 $8.46 12/15/202363,820,000 shares $516.94 million +0.7%N/A10.2 $8.10 11/30/202363,380,000 shares $493.73 million -3.5%N/A10.4 $7.79 11/15/202365,690,000 shares $501.21 million +6.2%N/A10.6 $7.63 10/31/202361,860,000 shares $440.75 million +2.8%N/A10.2 $7.13 10/15/202360,150,000 shares $427.07 million +2.7%N/A10.3 $7.10 9/30/202358,600,000 shares $413.72 million +15.5%N/A10 $7.06 9/15/202350,760,000 shares $370.04 million +1.8%N/A8.6 $7.29 8/31/202349,850,000 shares $357.18 million +3.4%N/A8.4 $7.17 8/15/202348,230,000 shares $334.96 million +5.9%N/A7.6 $6.95 7/31/202345,560,000 shares $342.16 million +3.2%N/A7.1 $7.51 7/15/202344,160,000 shares $344.89 million -3.0%N/A6.7 $7.81 6/30/202345,510,000 shares $359.07 million -7.9%N/A7.2 $7.89 6/15/202349,400,000 shares $440.90 million -8.3%N/A7.7 $8.93 5/31/202353,880,000 shares $445.32 million +5.6%N/A8 $8.27 5/15/202351,020,000 shares $402.55 million +4.7%N/A8 $7.89 4/30/202348,710,000 shares $391.14 million -2.6%N/A7.3 $8.03 4/15/202350,020,000 shares $418.67 million -2.3%N/A7 $8.37 3/31/202351,220,000 shares $448.69 million -6.6%N/A6.9 $8.76 3/15/202354,810,000 shares $456.02 million +0.8%N/A7.2 $8.32Trump won. 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Short interest is the volume of United Microelectronics shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of October 31st, traders have sold 58,540,000 shares of UMC short. Learn More on United Microelectronics' current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for United Microelectronics? 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. UMC shares currently have a short interest ratio of 5.0. Learn More on United Microelectronics's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting United Microelectronics? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of United Microelectronics: Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Walleye Trading LLC, and Walleye Capital LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Is United Microelectronics' short interest increasing or decreasing? United Microelectronics saw a increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 58,540,000 shares, an increase of 9.1% from the previous total of 53,650,000 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 United Microelectronics' short interest compare to its competitors? Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "electronic equipment" compare to United Microelectronics: NXP Semiconductors (3.53%), Vertiv Holdings Co (4.91%), L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (0.86%), Hubbell Incorporated (3.90%), GlobalFoundries Inc. (12.00%), Nokia Oyj (1.07%), STMicroelectronics (0.77%), ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (0.55%), Ubiquiti Inc. (6.41%), Astera Labs, Inc. (9.41%), 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. ($4.08 billion), AppLovin Co. ($3.18 billion), Paychex, Inc. ($2.64 billion), Nu Holdings Ltd. ($2.54 billion), International Paper ($2.46 billion), Cencora, Inc. ($2.27 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($1.87 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($1.81 billion), Lululemon Athletica Inc. ($1.75 billion), and Onsemi ($1.71 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short United Microelectronics stock? Short selling UMC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from United Microelectronics as its price is falling. UMC shares are trading down $0.18 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 United Microelectronics? A short squeeze for United Microelectronics 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 UMC, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is United Microelectronics' 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 UMC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is October, 31 2024. 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