Institutional Ownership
Vaneck Merk Gold ETF
CUSIP 921078101GOLD SHSOUNZQ1 2026
Shares Short
472.1K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.00
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
-7.4%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
681.5K
FINRA reported ADV
Short Interest History
17 settlements on record · FINRA consolidated
Higher short interest is bearish: increases show red, decreases green.
| Settlement | Shares Short | Prior | Change | Avg Daily Vol | Days to Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 472.1K | 509.7K | -7.4% | 681.5K | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 509.7K | 457.2K | +11.5% | 763.7K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 457.2K | 287.6K | +59.0% | 864.4K | 1.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | 287.6K | 427.6K | -32.8% | 695.2K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 427.6K | 466.7K | -8.4% | 506.0K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 466.7K | 736.6K | -36.6% | 612.2K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 736.6K | 354.4K | +107.8% | 1.26M | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 354.4K | 367.0K | -3.4% | 1.67M | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 367.0K | 63.9K | +473.9% | 1.25M | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 63.9K | 79.2K | -19.2% | 1.05M | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 79.2K | 304.4K | -74.0% | 2.51M | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 304.4K | 520.5K | -41.5% | 5.58M | 1.00 |