Institutional Ownership
Virtus Total Return Fd Inc
CUSIP 92835W107COMZTRQ1 2026
Shares Short
209.7K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
1.12
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
+201.9%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
188.0K
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 | 209.7K | 69.5K | +201.9% | 188.0K | 1.12 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 69.5K | 55.4K | +25.3% | 130.9K | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 55.4K | 21.9K | +153.2% | 139.8K | 1.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | 21.9K | 13.6K | +61.4% | 135.7K | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 13.6K | 22.8K | -40.6% | 106.8K | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 22.8K | 19.1K | +19.7% | 130.8K | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 19.1K | 104.8K | -81.8% | 173.5K | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 104.8K | 59.4K | +76.5% | 184.2K | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 59.4K | 17.4K | +240.9% | 231.1K | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 17.4K | 30.2K | -42.3% | 248.6K | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 30.2K | 45.4K | -33.5% | 263.3K | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 45.4K | 84.1K | -46.1% | 230.2K | 1.00 |