VEA Dark Pool Activity
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets
Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 5.9M VEA shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 2.8M of those shares (46.8%) were marked short or short-exempt, matching VEA's 30-day rolling average of 46.8% (z-score 0.00). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), VEA's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 46.8% to 69.2% and averaged 56.8%; the latest reading is below that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
5.9M
Short Volume
2.8M
Short Volume Ratio
46.8%
30-Day Average
46.8%
z-score 0.00
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4.2M | 2.1M | 49.8% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5.0M | 3.5M | 69.2% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6.5M | 3.8M | 58.0% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6.3M | 3.5M | 55.9% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4.5M | 2.6M | 58.0% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4.3M | 2.6M | 60.7% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5.1M | 2.8M | 54.3% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5.3M | 2.8M | 53.2% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4.4M | 2.7M | 61.8% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 5.9M | 2.8M | 46.8% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
VEA dark pool FAQ
- How much VEA off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 5.9M VEA shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 2.8M of those shares (46.8%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is VEA's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, VEA's short volume ratio of 46.8% is matching VEA's 30-day rolling average of 46.8% (z-score 0.00). Meridian's dark pool model does not flag this reading as an anomaly.
- What does the dark pool short volume ratio measure?
- FINRA publishes daily short sale volume for trades reported off-exchange to its trade reporting facilities, which include dark pools and other off-exchange venues. The ratio divides FINRA's ShortVolume figure, which counts both short and short-exempt sales, by the total off-exchange shares reported for that day. It is not short interest and not a directional signal: market-maker hedging and reporting mechanics can raise it, so it is context for other signals.