The Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) is currently trading with a borrow fee of 0.4%. With 10 million shares available to borrow, the lending market for this ETF remains highly liquid. This data, updated via Interactive Brokers, suggests that there is no immediate squeeze risk or supply constraint for those looking to take a short position in the mid-cap space. As an ETF, VO's borrow rate is generally reflective of broader market sentiment toward mid-cap equities. Analysts should keep an eye on the 10 million share availability figure, as a rapid decline in this number would be a primary indicator of increased short-side demand.
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