iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF Short Interest Ratio and Short Volume

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (NASDAQ:ESGD) Short Interest Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of November 15th, investors have sold 200,400 shares of ESGD short. Learn More on iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF's current short interest.

Which institutional investors are shorting iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF: Macquarie Group Ltd., and Allianz Asset Management GmbH. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Is iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 200,400 shares, an increase of 124.2% from the previous total of 89,400 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 iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.00% of iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "electronic computer manufacturing" compare to iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF: iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (0.00%), iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (0.00%), iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (0.00%), Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund ETF Shares (0.00%), iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (0.00%), iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF (0.00%), iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (0.00%), iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (0.00%), iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF (0.00%), and First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (0.00%).

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ($11.06 billion), S&P Global Inc. ($8.74 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.66 billion), Canadian Pacific Railway Limited ($5.43 billion), Wayfair Inc. ($4.23 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($3.46 billion), DoorDash, Inc. ($3.41 billion), Teladoc Health, Inc. ($2.84 billion), Etsy, Inc. ($2.76 billion), and Zscaler, Inc. ($2.62 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF stock?

Short selling ESGD is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF as its price is falling. iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF's stock is trading up $1.69 today. To short iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF 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 iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF 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 iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of ESGD, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE 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 ESGD, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is November, 15 2021.