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

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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 19.88 million shares. This marks a 223,270.79% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 5.3, indicating that it would take 5.3 days of the average trading volume of 3.55 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
19,880,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
8,900 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+223,270.79%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.56 billion
Short Interest Ratio
5.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
14,050,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
141.49%
Today's Trading Volume
3,913,583 shares
Average Trading Volume
3,546,896 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
110%
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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
7/15/202519,880,000 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 covered or closed out. As of July 15th, investors have sold 19,880,000 shares of XOP 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 5.0. 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: Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Credit Industriel ET Commercial, Militia Capital Partners LP, Jane Street Group LLC, York Capital Management Global Advisors LLC, Aristeia Capital L.L.C., CTC LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., AYAL Capital Advisors Ltd, HBK Investments L P, Elliott Investment Management L.P., Royal Bank of Canada, Nomura Holdings Inc., DRW Securities LLC, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., PEAK6 LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Maven Securities LTD, Citigroup Inc., Allianz Asset Management GmbH, and Private Advisor Group LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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 in the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 19,880,000 shares, an increase of 223,270.8% from the previous total of 8,900 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?
Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Coinbase Global, Inc. ($5.11 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.76 billion), Reddit Inc. ($2.84 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($2.79 billion), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC ($2.79 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($2.67 billion), Rocket Lab Corporation ($2.49 billion), AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ($2.12 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.09 billion), and Omnicom Group Inc. ($2.04 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 down $4.45 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, 15 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:XOP) was last updated on 8/2/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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