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SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$94.48 +3.17 (+3.47%)
Closing price 08/22/2025 04:10 PM Eastern
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SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF Short Interest Data

SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG) has a short interest of 26,100 shares, representing 0.07% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -64.00% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.2, indicating that it would take 0.2 days of the average trading volume of 185,824 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
26,100 shares
Previous Short Interest
72,500 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-64.00%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.33 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
37,800,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.07%
Today's Trading Volume
99,164 shares
Average Trading Volume
185,824 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
53%
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SLYG Short Interest Over Time

SLYG Days to Cover Over Time

SLYG Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/202526,100 shares $2.33 million -64.0%0.1%0.2 $89.19
7/15/202572,500 shares $6.47 million +29.0%N/A0.5 $89.29
6/30/202556,200 shares $4.99 million -73.1%0.1%0.2 $88.75
6/15/2025208,600 shares $17.95 million +9.6%0.5%0.9 $86.05
5/31/2025190,300 shares $16.31 million -40.5%0.5%0.7 $85.69
5/15/2025319,700 shares $27.79 million +173.5%N/A1.2 $86.91
4/30/2025116,900 shares $9.43 million -11.2%N/A0.4 $80.70
4/15/2025131,700 shares $10.27 million -49.2%N/A0.5 $78.01
3/14/2025219,200 shares $18.17 million +19.9%N/A1.4 $82.91
2/14/2025167,600 shares $15.58 million +31.3%N/A1.2 $92.95
1/31/2025127,700 shares $11.99 million -16.1%N/A0.9 $93.89
1/15/2025152,200 shares $14.04 million -26.4%N/A1.1 $92.27

SLYG Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 31st, traders have sold 26,100 shares of SLYG short. 0.07% of SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF's current short interest.

Which institutional investors are shorting SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF: Quaker Wealth Management LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth 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. 0.07% of SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF saw a decrease in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 26,100 shares, a decrease of 64.0% from the previous total of 72,500 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.

How does SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.07% of SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF: SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (0.16%), Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF (0.01%), Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (0.16%), Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (0.50%), Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF (0.24%), Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares (9.53%), iShares U.S. Small Cap Equity Factor ETF (0.56%), Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF (0.23%), Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (0.34%), WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (0.03%),

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 SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF stock?

Short selling SLYG is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF as its price is falling. SLYG shares are trading up $3.17 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 SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF?

A short squeeze for SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth 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 SLYG, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth 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 SLYG, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:SLYG) was last updated on 8/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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