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iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF (IBAT) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$20.78 +0.50 (+2.47%)
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iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF Short Interest Data

iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF (IBAT) has a short interest of 5,500 shares, representing 1.96% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 3.77% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 6.1, indicating that it would take 6.1 days of the average trading volume of 892 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
5,500 shares
Previous Short Interest
5,300 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+3.77%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$111,210.00
Short Interest Ratio
6.1 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
280,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.96%
Today's Trading Volume
1,583 shares
Average Trading Volume
892 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
177%
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IBAT Short Interest Over Time

IBAT Days to Cover Over Time

IBAT Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/20255,500 shares $111,210.00 +3.8%2.0%6.1 $20.22
3/31/20255,300 shares $114,109.00 +32.5%1.9%5.9 $21.53
3/15/20254,000 shares $88,960.00 +66.7%1.4%3.6 $22.24
2/28/20252,400 shares $52,872.00 +84.6%0.9%2.4 $22.03
2/15/20251,300 shares $29,328.00 -45.8%0.5%1.4 $22.56
1/31/20252,400 shares $53,256.00 -4.0%N/A2.7 $22.19
1/15/20252,500 shares $54,975.00 -30.6%N/A3.1 $21.99
12/31/20243,600 shares $79,236.00 +28.6%N/A5.1 $22.01
12/15/20242,800 shares $65,156.00 -64.1%N/A5.6 $23.27
11/30/20247,800 shares $184,704.00 +680.0%N/A15.6 $23.68
11/15/20241,000 shares $22,810.00 No ChangeN/A2.5 $22.81
10/31/20241,000 shares $23,560.00 -58.3%N/A2.5 $23.56
10/15/20242,400 shares $58,464.00 +84.6%N/A6 $24.36
9/30/20241,300 shares $33,644.00 -23.5%N/A2.6 $25.88
9/15/20241,700 shares $41,335.50 -32.0%N/A3.4 $24.32
8/31/20242,500 shares $61,325.00 +92.3%N/A5 $24.53
8/15/20241,300 shares $30,329.00 +8.3%N/A2.2 $23.33
7/31/20241,200 shares $28,812.00 -40.0%N/A2.4 $24.01
7/15/20242,000 shares $49,300.00 No ChangeN/A4 $24.65

IBAT Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, traders have sold 5,500 shares of IBAT short. 1.96% of iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. IBAT shares currently have a short interest ratio of 6.0. Learn More on iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 1.96% of iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,500 shares, an increase of 3.8% from the previous total of 5,300 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 Energy Storage & Materials ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.96% of iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF: iShares MSCI Water Management Multisector ETF (8.80%), First Trust S-Network E-Commerce ETF (0.05%), Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (0.36%), Invesco Electric Vehicle Metals Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF (0.18%), ProShares Ultra Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (0.33%), Xtrackers Cybersecurity Select Equity ETF (0.18%), Global X Solar ETF (0.10%), National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF (1.10%), Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ETF (0.05%), Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (1.05%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($21.71 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.48 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($8.92 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.86 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($3.86 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($3.72 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($3.47 billion), AppLovin Co. ($2.64 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($2.46 billion), and The Kroger Co. ($2.33 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF stock?

Short selling IBAT is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF as its price is falling. IBAT shares are trading up $0.50 today. To short a 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 a stock 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 Energy Storage & Materials ETF?

A short squeeze for iShares Energy Storage & Materials ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of IBAT, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is iShares Energy Storage & Materials 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 IBAT, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:IBAT) was last updated on 5/2/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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