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SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$128.62 +4.26 (+3.43%)
Closing price 08/22/2025 04:10 PM Eastern
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SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF Short Interest Data

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) has a short interest of 20.96 million shares, representing 143.56% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 5.43% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 5.9, indicating that it would take 5.9 days of the average trading volume of 3.46 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
20,960,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
19,880,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+5.43%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.69 billion
Short Interest Ratio
5.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
14,600,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
143.56%
Today's Trading Volume
2,932,731 shares
Average Trading Volume
3,460,363 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
85%
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XOP Short Interest Over Time

XOP Days to Cover Over Time

XOP Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/202520,960,000 shares $2.69 billion +5.4%143.6%5.9 $128.15
7/15/202519,880,000 shares $2.56 billion +223,270.8%N/A5.3 $128.84
6/30/20258,900 shares $1.12 million -100.0%0.1%0.1 $125.80
6/15/202519,300,000 shares $2.56 billion -9.9%124.5%4.5 $132.78
5/31/202521,420,000 shares $2.57 billion +10.0%143.3%5.7 $119.76
5/15/202519,480,000 shares $2.45 billion +3.1%N/A5.1 $125.57
4/30/202518,900,000 shares $2.09 billion +12.2%N/A5.1 $110.71
4/15/202516,850,000 shares $1.80 billion +12.3%N/A4.7 $106.95
3/14/202516,470,000 shares $2.09 billion +10.7%N/A5.5 $126.93
2/14/202514,180,000 shares $1.94 billion -0.6%N/A5.3 $136.67
1/31/202514,270,000 shares $1.91 billion +13.1%N/A5.4 $134.16

XOP Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 31st, investors have sold 20,960,000 shares of XOP short. 143.56% of SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 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. XOP shares currently have a short interest ratio of 6.0. Learn More on SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF: Nomura Holdings Inc., CTC LLC, SoftVest Advisors LLC, Scopus Asset Management L.P., Man Group plc, LMR Partners LLP, Boothbay Fund Management LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, AYAL Capital Advisors Ltd, Jane Street Group LLC, Whitebox Advisors LLC, York Capital Management Global Advisors LLC, Elliott Investment Management L.P., Soros Fund Management LLC, Volterra Technologies LP, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Lombard Odier Asset Management USA Corp, Maven Securities LTD, Marshall Wace LLP, Walleye Capital LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, HBK Investments L P, Capital Fund Management S.A., Eisler Capital Management Ltd., Citigroup Inc., Credit Industriel ET Commercial, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Credit Industriel ET Commercial, and Militia Capital Partners LP. 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 Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 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. 143.56% of SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF saw a increase in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 20,960,000 shares, an increase of 5.4% from the previous total of 19,880,000 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 SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

143.56% of SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF: Global X MLP ETF (2.65%), iShares Global Energy ETF (0.61%), Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (2.33%), Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF (0.73%), Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (0.33%), iShares U.S. Energy ETF (2.85%), VanEck Oil Services ETF (61.50%), FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF (0.07%), Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund (0.12%), Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF (2.20%),

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 Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF stock?

Short selling XOP is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF as its price is falling. XOP shares are trading up $4.26 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 SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF?

A short squeeze for SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 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 XOP, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 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 XOP, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




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