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John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF Short Interest Data

John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) has a short interest of 20,100 shares, representing 0.15% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 33.11% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.5, indicating that it would take 0.5 days of the average trading volume of 52,210 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
20,100 shares
Previous Short Interest
15,100 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+33.11%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$796.56 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
13,850,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.15%
Today's Trading Volume
9,859 shares
Average Trading Volume
52,210 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
19%
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JHSC Short Interest Over Time

JHSC Days to Cover Over Time

JHSC Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/202520,100 shares $796.56 thousand +33.1%0.1%0.5 $39.63
7/15/202515,100 shares $594.19 thousand -24.5%N/A0.3 $39.35
6/30/202520,000 shares $781 thousand -49.4%0.1%0.3 $39.05
6/15/202539,500 shares $1.50 million +6.5%0.3%0.6 $37.91
5/31/202537,100 shares $1.40 million +59.2%0.3%0.5 $37.64
5/15/202523,300 shares $896.82 thousand -23.9%N/A0.3 $38.49
4/30/202530,600 shares $1.10 million -1.0%N/A0.4 $35.92
4/15/202530,900 shares $1.07 million +202.9%N/A0.5 $34.67
3/14/202518,800 shares $698.98 thousand +717.4%N/A0.4 $37.18
2/14/202527,200 shares $1.12 million +22.0%N/A0.6 $41.00
1/31/202522,300 shares $921.88 thousand +108.4%N/A0.6 $41.34
1/15/202510,700 shares $437.74 thousand -15.1%N/A0.3 $40.91

JHSC Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 31st, investors have sold 20,100 shares of JHSC short. 0.15% of John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF?

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. 0.15% of John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 20,100 shares, an increase of 33.1% from the previous total of 15,100 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 John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.15% of John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF: JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (0.02%), Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (0.06%), Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (0.14%), WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund (0.01%), Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF (0.65%), iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF (0.49%), Invesco Dorsey Wright SmallCap Momentum ETF (2.25%), JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (0.16%), First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (0.48%), iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (0.33%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF stock?

Short selling JHSC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF as its price is falling. JHSC shares are trading up $0.32 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 John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF?

A short squeeze for John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap 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 JHSC, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap 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 JHSC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:JHSC) was last updated on 8/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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